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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,272.34, 281,912.86 and 113,645.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,272.34, 281,912.86 and 113,645.38 is: 156,840.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,272.34 : 281,912.86 = 113,645.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,272.34/281,912.86 = 113,645.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,272.34x = 281,912.86 × 113,645.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,272.34x = 32,038,094,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,094,101.59/204,272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,840.10

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