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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,336.88, 281,997.56 and 113,713.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,336.88, 281,997.56 and 113,713.04 is: 156,931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,336.88 : 281,997.56 = 113,713.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,336.88/281,997.56 = 113,713.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,336.88x = 281,997.56 × 113,713.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,336.88x = 32,066,799,820.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,066,799,820.18/204,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,931.04

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