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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,247.14, 281,861.28 and 113,600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,247.14, 281,861.28 and 113,600.94 is: 156,769.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,247.14 : 281,861.28 = 113,600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,247.14/281,861.28 = 113,600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,247.14x = 281,861.28 × 113,600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,247.14x = 32,019,706,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019,706,357.60/204,247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,769.42

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