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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,088.58, 281,622.91 and 113,433.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,088.58, 281,622.91 and 113,433.78 is: 156,527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,088.58 : 281,622.91 = 113,433.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,088.58/281,622.91 = 113,433.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,088.58x = 281,622.91 × 113,433.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,088.58x = 31,945,551,215.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,945,551,215.90/204,088.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,527.87

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