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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,296.82, 281,924.73 and 113,653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,296.82, 281,924.73 and 113,653.14 is: 156,838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,296.82 : 281,924.73 = 113,653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,296.82/281,924.73 = 113,653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,296.82x = 281,924.73 × 113,653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,296.82x = 32,041,630,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,041,630,808.15/204,296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,838.62

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