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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,251.70, 281,860.58 and 113,605.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,251.70, 281,860.58 and 113,605.10 is: 156,771.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,251.70 : 281,860.58 = 113,605.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,251.70/281,860.58 = 113,605.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,251.70x = 281,860.58 × 113,605.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,251.70x = 32,020,799,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,020,799,376.96/204,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,771.27

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