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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,260.58, 281,875.55 and 113,614.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,260.58, 281,875.55 and 113,614.61 is: 156,785.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,260.58 : 281,875.55 = 113,614.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,260.58/281,875.55 = 113,614.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,260.58x = 281,875.55 × 113,614.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,260.58x = 32,025,178,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025,178,704.33/204,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,785.90

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