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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,254.50, 281,867.16 and 113,608.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,254.50, 281,867.16 and 113,608.52 is: 156,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,254.50 : 281,867.16 = 113,608.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,254.50/281,867.16 = 113,608.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,254.50x = 281,867.16 × 113,608.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,254.50x = 32,022,510,884.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,510,884.20/204,254.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,777.50

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