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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,262.40, 281,878.02 and 113,616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,262.40, 281,878.02 and 113,616.41 is: 156,788.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,262.40 : 281,878.02 = 113,616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,262.40/281,878.02 = 113,616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,262.40x = 281,878.02 × 113,616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,262.40x = 32,025,968,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,025,968,690.31/204,262.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,788.37

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