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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,020.67, 281,544.81 and 113,374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,020.67, 281,544.81 and 113,374.99 is: 156,455.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,020.67 : 281,544.81 = 113,374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,020.67/281,544.81 = 113,374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,020.67x = 281,544.81 × 113,374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,020.67x = 31,920,140,582.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920,140,582.81/204,020.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,455.42

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