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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,042.40, 281,569.44 and 113,404.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,042.40, 281,569.44 and 113,404.72 is: 156,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,042.40 : 281,569.44 = 113,404.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,042.40/281,569.44 = 113,404.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,042.40x = 281,569.44 × 113,404.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,042.40x = 31,931,303,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,931,303,503.76/204,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,493.47

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