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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,264.30, 281,880.57 and 113,618.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,264.30, 281,880.57 and 113,618.31 is: 156,790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,264.30 : 281,880.57 = 113,618.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,264.30/281,880.57 = 113,618.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,264.30x = 281,880.57 × 113,618.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,264.30x = 32,026,794,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,026,794,939.83/204,264.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,790.96

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