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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,091.44, 281,663.94 and 113,465.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,091.44, 281,663.94 and 113,465.16 is: 156,591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,091.44 : 281,663.94 = 113,465.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,091.44/281,663.94 = 113,465.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,091.44x = 281,663.94 × 113,465.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,091.44x = 31,959,044,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,959,044,018.33/204,091.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,591.79

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