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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,243.14, 281,855.76 and 113,596.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,243.14, 281,855.76 and 113,596.94 is: 156,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,243.14 : 281,855.76 = 113,596.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,243.14/281,855.76 = 113,596.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,243.14x = 281,855.76 × 113,596.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,243.14x = 32,017,951,857.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017,951,857.37/204,243.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,763.90

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