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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,333.50, 281,981.64 and 113,693.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,333.50, 281,981.64 and 113,693.29 is: 156,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,333.50 : 281,981.64 = 113,693.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,333.50/281,981.64 = 113,693.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,333.50x = 281,981.64 × 113,693.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,333.50x = 32,059,420,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,420,371.20/204,333.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,897.52

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