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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,078.62, 281,616.35 and 113,431.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,078.62, 281,616.35 and 113,431.42 is: 156,528.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,078.62 : 281,616.35 = 113,431.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,078.62/281,616.35 = 113,431.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,078.62x = 281,616.35 × 113,431.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,078.62x = 31,944,142,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,944,142,260.58/204,078.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,528.61

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