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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,133.46, 281,719.88 and 113,496.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,133.46, 281,719.88 and 113,496.89 is: 156,634.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,133.46 : 281,719.88 = 113,496.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,133.46/281,719.88 = 113,496.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,133.46x = 281,719.88 × 113,496.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,133.46x = 31,974,328,255.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974,328,255.09/204,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,634.43

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