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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,034.81, 281,562.41 and 113,388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,034.81, 281,562.41 and 113,388.45 is: 156,472.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,034.81 : 281,562.41 = 113,388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,034.81/281,562.41 = 113,388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,034.81x = 281,562.41 × 113,388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,034.81x = 31,925,925,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925,925,248.16/204,034.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,472.93

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