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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,252.50, 281,864.41 and 113,606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,252.50, 281,864.41 and 113,606.52 is: 156,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,252.50 : 281,864.41 = 113,606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,252.50/281,864.41 = 113,606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,252.50x = 281,864.41 × 113,606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,252.50x = 32,021,634,447.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,634,447.94/204,252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,774.75

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