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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,106.15, 281,664.97 and 113,470.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,106.15, 281,664.97 and 113,470.39 is: 156,588.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,106.15 : 281,664.97 = 113,470.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,106.15/281,664.97 = 113,470.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,106.15x = 281,664.97 × 113,470.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,106.15x = 31,960,633,995.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,960,633,995.24/204,106.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,588.29

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