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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,002.64, 281,519.92 and 113,356.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,002.64, 281,519.92 and 113,356.96 is: 156,430.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,002.64 : 281,519.92 = 113,356.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,002.64/281,519.92 = 113,356.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,002.64x = 281,519.92 × 113,356.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,002.64x = 31,912,242,310.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,912,242,310.64/204,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,430.54

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