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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,265.34, 281,903.20 and 113,638.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,265.34, 281,903.20 and 113,638.38 is: 156,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,265.34 : 281,903.20 = 113,638.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,265.34/281,903.20 = 113,638.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,265.34x = 281,903.20 × 113,638.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,265.34x = 32,035,022,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035,022,680.72/204,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,830.44

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