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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,322.19, 281,940.13 and 113,655.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,322.19, 281,940.13 and 113,655.25 is: 156,830.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,322.19 : 281,940.13 = 113,655.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,322.19/281,940.13 = 113,655.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,322.19x = 281,940.13 × 113,655.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,322.19x = 32,043,974,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043,974,971.19/204,322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,830.61

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