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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,106.44, 281,684.61 and 113,480.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,106.44, 281,684.61 and 113,480.13 is: 156,612.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,106.44 : 281,684.61 = 113,480.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,106.44/281,684.61 = 113,480.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,106.44x = 281,684.61 × 113,480.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,106.44x = 31,965,606,161.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965,606,161.80/204,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,612.43

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