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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,031.02, 281,569.66 and 113,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,031.02, 281,569.66 and 113,390.82 is: 156,483.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,031.02 : 281,569.66 = 113,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,031.02/281,569.66 = 113,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,031.02x = 281,569.66 × 113,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,031.02x = 31,927,414,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,414,634.52/204,031.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,483.14

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