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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.33, 281,517.59 and 113,355.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.33, 281,517.59 and 113,355.95 is: 156,428.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.33 : 281,517.59 = 113,355.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.33/281,517.59 = 113,355.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.33x = 281,517.59 × 113,355.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.33x = 31,911,692,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,911,692,731.96/204,002.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,428.08

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