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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,302.32, 281,940.98 and 113,666.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,302.32, 281,940.98 and 113,666.72 is: 156,862.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,302.32 : 281,940.98 = 113,666.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,302.32/281,940.98 = 113,666.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,302.32x = 281,940.98 × 113,666.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,302.32x = 32,047,306,430.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,047,306,430.19/204,302.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,862.18

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