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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,267.34, 281,905.96 and 113,640.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,267.34, 281,905.96 and 113,640.38 is: 156,833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,267.34 : 281,905.96 = 113,640.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,267.34/281,905.96 = 113,640.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,267.34x = 281,905.96 × 113,640.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,267.34x = 32,035,900,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,035,900,418.66/204,267.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,833.20

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