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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,139.54, 281,721.91 and 113,504.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,139.54, 281,721.91 and 113,504.79 is: 156,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,139.54 : 281,721.91 = 113,504.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,139.54/281,721.91 = 113,504.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,139.54x = 281,721.91 × 113,504.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,139.54x = 31,976,786,232.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,976,786,232.95/204,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,641.81

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