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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,094.89, 281,660.34 and 113,460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,094.89, 281,660.34 and 113,460.14 is: 156,580.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,094.89 : 281,660.34 = 113,460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,094.89/281,660.34 = 113,460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,094.89x = 281,660.34 × 113,460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,094.89x = 31,957,221,608.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,957,221,608.85/204,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,580.21

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