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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,262.16, 281,877.76 and 113,615.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,262.16, 281,877.76 and 113,615.04 is: 156,786.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,262.16 : 281,877.76 = 113,615.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,262.16/281,877.76 = 113,615.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,262.16x = 281,877.76 × 113,615.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,262.16x = 32,025,552,977.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025,552,977.51/204,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,786.52

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