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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,250.70, 281,859.21 and 113,604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,250.70, 281,859.21 and 113,604.11 is: 156,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,250.70 : 281,859.21 = 113,604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,250.70/281,859.21 = 113,604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,250.70x = 281,859.21 × 113,604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,250.70x = 32,020,364,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020,364,697.35/204,250.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,769.91

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