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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,072.67, 281,619.99 and 113,437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,072.67, 281,619.99 and 113,437.06 is: 156,542.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,072.67 : 281,619.99 = 113,437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,072.67/281,619.99 = 113,437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,072.67x = 281,619.99 × 113,437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,072.67x = 31,946,142,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,946,142,998.78/204,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,542.98

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