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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,249.70, 281,857.83 and 113,603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,249.70, 281,857.83 and 113,603.11 is: 156,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,249.70 : 281,857.83 = 113,603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,249.70/281,857.83 = 113,603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,249.70x = 281,857.83 × 113,603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,249.70x = 32,019,924,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,019,924,935.20/204,249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,768.53

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