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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,026.31, 281,550.70 and 113,379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,026.31, 281,550.70 and 113,379.95 is: 156,461.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,026.31 : 281,550.70 = 113,379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,026.31/281,550.70 = 113,379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,026.31x = 281,550.70 × 113,379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,026.31x = 31,922,205,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,922,205,134.07/204,026.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,461.22

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