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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,254.87, 281,837.54 and 113,598.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,254.87, 281,837.54 and 113,598.86 is: 156,747.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,254.87 : 281,837.54 = 113,598.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,254.87/281,837.54 = 113,598.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,254.87x = 281,837.54 × 113,598.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,254.87x = 32,016,422,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,016,422,124.01/204,254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,747.42

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