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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,266.58, 281,883.84 and 113,620.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,266.58, 281,883.84 and 113,620.62 is: 156,794.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,266.58 : 281,883.84 = 113,620.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,266.58/281,883.84 = 113,620.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,266.58x = 281,883.84 × 113,620.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,266.58x = 32,027,816,668.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027,816,668.78/204,266.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,794.21

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