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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,254.96, 281,867.76 and 113,608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,254.96, 281,867.76 and 113,608.96 is: 156,778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,254.96 : 281,867.76 = 113,608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,254.96/281,867.76 = 113,608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,254.96x = 281,867.76 × 113,608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,254.96x = 32,022,702,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,702,366.46/204,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,778.09

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