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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,335.68, 281,984.64 and 113,695.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,335.68, 281,984.64 and 113,695.48 is: 156,900.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,335.68 : 281,984.64 = 113,695.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,335.68/281,984.64 = 113,695.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,335.68x = 281,984.64 × 113,695.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,335.68x = 32,060,378,997.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,060,378,997.43/204,335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,900.54

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