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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,295.37, 281,918.58 and 113,644.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,295.37, 281,918.58 and 113,644.22 is: 156,823.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,295.37 : 281,918.58 = 113,644.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,295.37/281,918.58 = 113,644.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,295.37x = 281,918.58 × 113,644.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,295.37x = 32,038,415,291.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038,415,291.85/204,295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,823.99

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