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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,004.15, 281,525.75 and 113,357.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,004.15, 281,525.75 and 113,357.45 is: 156,433.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,004.15 : 281,525.75 = 113,357.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,004.15/281,525.75 = 113,357.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,004.15x = 281,525.75 × 113,357.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,004.15x = 31,913,041,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,913,041,129.34/204,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,433.29

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