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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,028.31, 281,553.46 and 113,381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,028.31, 281,553.46 and 113,381.95 is: 156,463.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028.31 : 281,553.46 = 113,381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028.31/281,553.46 = 113,381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028.31x = 281,553.46 × 113,381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028.31x = 31,923,080,324.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923,080,324.05/204,028.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,463.97

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