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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,336.24, 281,985.36 and 113,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,336.24, 281,985.36 and 113,696 is: 156,901.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,336.24 : 281,985.36 = 113,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,336.24/281,985.36 = 113,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,336.24x = 281,985.36 × 113,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,336.24x = 32,060,607,490.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,060,607,490.56/204,336.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,901.23

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