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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,023.61, 281,547.09 and 113,377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,023.61, 281,547.09 and 113,377.32 is: 156,457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,023.61 : 281,547.09 = 113,377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,023.61/281,547.09 = 113,377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,023.61x = 281,547.09 × 113,377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,023.61x = 31,921,054,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921,054,518.00/204,023.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,457.65

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