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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,036.39, 281,570.78 and 113,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,036.39, 281,570.78 and 113,392.06 is: 156,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,036.39 : 281,570.78 = 113,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,036.39/281,570.78 = 113,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,036.39x = 281,570.78 × 113,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,036.39x = 31,927,890,359.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,890,359.56/204,036.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,481.35

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