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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,257.14, 281,870.78 and 113,611.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,257.14, 281,870.78 and 113,611.14 is: 156,781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,257.14 : 281,870.78 = 113,611.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,257.14/281,870.78 = 113,611.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,257.14x = 281,870.78 × 113,611.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,257.14x = 32,023,660,648.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,023,660,648.49/204,257.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,781.11

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