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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,244.56, 281,835.90 and 113,585.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,244.56, 281,835.90 and 113,585.94 is: 156,736.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,244.56 : 281,835.90 = 113,585.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,244.56/281,835.90 = 113,585.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,244.56x = 281,835.90 × 113,585.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,244.56x = 32,012,595,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012,595,627.25/204,244.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,736.59

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