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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,332.70, 281,980.50 and 113,692.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,332.70, 281,980.50 and 113,692.48 is: 156,896.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,332.70 : 281,980.50 = 113,692.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,332.70/281,980.50 = 113,692.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,332.70x = 281,980.50 × 113,692.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,332.70x = 32,059,062,356.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,062,356.64/204,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,896.39

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