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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,251.67, 281,850.84 and 113,607.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,251.67, 281,850.84 and 113,607.81 is: 156,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,251.67 : 281,850.84 = 113,607.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,251.67/281,850.84 = 113,607.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,251.67x = 281,850.84 × 113,607.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,251.67x = 32,020,456,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020,456,679.06/204,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,769.62

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