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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,127.50, 281,705.55 and 113,484.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,127.50, 281,705.55 and 113,484.96 is: 156,614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,127.50 : 281,705.55 = 113,484.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,127.50/281,705.55 = 113,484.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,127.50x = 281,705.55 × 113,484.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,127.50x = 31,969,343,073.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,969,343,073.53/204,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,614.58

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