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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,096.96, 281,699.51 and 113,484.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,096.96, 281,699.51 and 113,484.69 is: 156,634.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,096.96 : 281,699.51 = 113,484.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,096.96/281,699.51 = 113,484.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,096.96x = 281,699.51 × 113,484.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,096.96x = 31,968,580,998.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968,580,998.08/204,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,634.28

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