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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,127.50, 281,679.99 and 113,477.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,127.50, 281,679.99 and 113,477.94 is: 156,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,127.50 : 281,679.99 = 113,477.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,127.50/281,679.99 = 113,477.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,127.50x = 281,679.99 × 113,477.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,127.50x = 31,964,465,004.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,964,465,004.42/204,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,590.68

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