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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,078.83, 281,646.32 and 113,452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,078.83, 281,646.32 and 113,452.25 is: 156,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,078.83 : 281,646.32 = 113,452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,078.83/281,646.32 = 113,452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,078.83x = 281,646.32 × 113,452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,078.83x = 31,953,406,732.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,953,406,732.73/204,078.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,573.85

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