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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,255.35, 281,868.33 and 113,609.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,255.35, 281,868.33 and 113,609.36 is: 156,778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,255.35 : 281,868.33 = 113,609.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,255.35/281,868.33 = 113,609.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,255.35x = 281,868.33 × 113,609.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,255.35x = 32,022,881,774.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022,881,774.59/204,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,778.67

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