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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,255.14, 281,868.03 and 113,609.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,255.14, 281,868.03 and 113,609.15 is: 156,778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,255.14 : 281,868.03 = 113,609.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,255.14/281,868.03 = 113,609.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,255.14x = 281,868.03 × 113,609.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,255.14x = 32,022,785,891.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,785,891.13/204,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,778.36

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