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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,334.22, 281,982.62 and 113,694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,334.22, 281,982.62 and 113,694.01 is: 156,898.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,334.22 : 281,982.62 = 113,694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,334.22/281,982.62 = 113,694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,334.22x = 281,982.62 × 113,694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,334.22x = 32,059,734,818.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059,734,818.11/204,334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,898.51

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