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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,101.78, 281,658.94 and 113,466.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,101.78, 281,658.94 and 113,466.02 is: 156,582.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,101.78 : 281,658.94 = 113,466.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,101.78/281,658.94 = 113,466.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,101.78x = 281,658.94 × 113,466.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,101.78x = 31,958,717,227.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,958,717,227.26/204,101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,582.26

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