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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,352.28, 281,998.44 and 113,711.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,352.28, 281,998.44 and 113,711.64 is: 156,917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,352.28 : 281,998.44 = 113,711.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,352.28/281,998.44 = 113,711.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,352.28x = 281,998.44 × 113,711.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,352.28x = 32,066,505,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,066,505,089.84/204,352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,917.77

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