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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,333.22, 281,981.24 and 113,693.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,333.22, 281,981.24 and 113,693.01 is: 156,897.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,333.22 : 281,981.24 = 113,693.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,333.22/281,981.24 = 113,693.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,333.22x = 281,981.24 × 113,693.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,333.22x = 32,059,295,939.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,295,939.13/204,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,897.13

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