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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,334.01, 281,982.33 and 113,693.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,334.01, 281,982.33 and 113,693.79 is: 156,898.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,334.01 : 281,982.33 = 113,693.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,334.01/281,982.33 = 113,693.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,334.01x = 281,982.33 × 113,693.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,334.01x = 32,059,639,810.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,639,810.73/204,334.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,898.21

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