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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,129.74, 281,683.07 and 113,480.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,129.74, 281,683.07 and 113,480.19 is: 156,593.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,129.74 : 281,683.07 = 113,480.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,129.74/281,683.07 = 113,480.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,129.74x = 281,683.07 × 113,480.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,129.74x = 31,965,448,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965,448,161.53/204,129.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,593.78

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