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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,026.02, 281,562.75 and 113,385.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,026.02, 281,562.75 and 113,385.81 is: 156,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,026.02 : 281,562.75 = 113,385.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,026.02/281,562.75 = 113,385.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,026.02x = 281,562.75 × 113,385.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,026.02x = 31,925,218,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925,218,499.83/204,026.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,476.21

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