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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,301.98, 281,936.70 and 113,657.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,301.98, 281,936.70 and 113,657.04 is: 156,846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,301.98 : 281,936.70 = 113,657.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,301.98/281,936.70 = 113,657.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,301.98x = 281,936.70 × 113,657.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,301.98x = 32,044,090,789.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,044,090,789.37/204,301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,846.70

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