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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,143.07, 281,711.28 and 113,501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,143.07, 281,711.28 and 113,501.04 is: 156,628.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,143.07 : 281,711.28 = 113,501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,143.07/281,711.28 = 113,501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,143.07x = 281,711.28 × 113,501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,143.07x = 31,974,523,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974,523,259.73/204,143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,628.01

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