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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,336.38, 281,959.44 and 113,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,336.38, 281,959.44 and 113,670.92 is: 156,852.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,336.38 : 281,959.44 = 113,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,336.38/281,959.44 = 113,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,336.38x = 281,959.44 × 113,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,336.38x = 32,050,588,947.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050,588,947.48/204,336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,852.09

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