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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.88, 281,998.94 and 113,714.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.88, 281,998.94 and 113,714.04 is: 156,932.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.88 : 281,998.94 = 113,714.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.88/281,998.94 = 113,714.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.88x = 281,998.94 × 113,714.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.88x = 32,067,238,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,067,238,743.12/204,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,932.42

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