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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,252.69, 281,864.67 and 113,606.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,252.69, 281,864.67 and 113,606.71 is: 156,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,252.69 : 281,864.67 = 113,606.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,252.69/281,864.67 = 113,606.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,252.69x = 281,864.67 × 113,606.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,252.69x = 32,021,716,693.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,021,716,693.25/204,252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,775.00

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