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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,104.46, 281,709.84 and 113,492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,104.46, 281,709.84 and 113,492.22 is: 156,644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,104.46 : 281,709.84 = 113,492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,104.46/281,709.84 = 113,492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,104.46x = 281,709.84 × 113,492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,104.46x = 31,971,875,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,971,875,137.44/204,104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,644.67

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