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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,131.25, 281,685.14 and 113,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,131.25, 281,685.14 and 113,481.69 is: 156,595.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,131.25 : 281,685.14 = 113,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,131.25/281,685.14 = 113,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,131.25x = 281,685.14 × 113,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,131.25x = 31,966,105,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,966,105,167.68/204,131.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,595.84

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