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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,028.56, 281,553.80 and 113,382.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,028.56, 281,553.80 and 113,382.20 is: 156,464.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,028.56 : 281,553.80 = 113,382.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,028.56/281,553.80 = 113,382.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,028.56x = 281,553.80 × 113,382.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,028.56x = 31,923,189,399.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,923,189,399.33/204,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,464.32

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