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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,006.46, 281,523.28 and 113,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,006.46, 281,523.28 and 113,360.08 is: 156,433.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,006.46 : 281,523.28 = 113,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,006.46/281,523.28 = 113,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,006.46x = 281,523.28 × 113,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,006.46x = 31,913,501,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,913,501,542.66/204,006.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,433.78

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