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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,130.97, 281,684.78 and 113,481.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,130.97, 281,684.78 and 113,481.41 is: 156,595.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,130.97 : 281,684.78 = 113,481.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,130.97/281,684.78 = 113,481.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,130.97x = 281,684.78 × 113,481.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,130.97x = 31,965,986,009.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,965,986,009.94/204,130.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,595.47

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