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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,261.58, 281,876.92 and 113,615.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,261.58, 281,876.92 and 113,615.61 is: 156,787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,261.58 : 281,876.92 = 113,615.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,261.58/281,876.92 = 113,615.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,261.58x = 281,876.92 × 113,615.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,261.58x = 32,025,618,210.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025,618,210.72/204,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,787.28

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