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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,014.43, 281,535.44 and 113,367.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,014.43, 281,535.44 and 113,367.38 is: 156,444.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,014.43 : 281,535.44 = 113,367.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,014.43/281,535.44 = 113,367.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,014.43x = 281,535.44 × 113,367.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,014.43x = 31,916,933,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,916,933,235.43/204,014.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,444.49

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