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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,251.75, 281,863.37 and 113,605.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,251.75, 281,863.37 and 113,605.77 is: 156,773.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,251.75 : 281,863.37 = 113,605.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,251.75/281,863.37 = 113,605.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,251.75x = 281,863.37 × 113,605.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,251.75x = 32,021,305,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,305,467.66/204,251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,773.71

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