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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,132.69, 281,702.61 and 113,496.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,132.69, 281,702.61 and 113,496.93 is: 156,625.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,132.69 : 281,702.61 = 113,496.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,132.69/281,702.61 = 113,496.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,132.69x = 281,702.61 × 113,496.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,132.69x = 31,972,381,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972,381,407.99/204,132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,625.48

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