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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,144.08, 281,712.66 and 113,502.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,144.08, 281,712.66 and 113,502.04 is: 156,629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,144.08 : 281,712.66 = 113,502.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,144.08/281,712.66 = 113,502.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,144.08x = 281,712.66 × 113,502.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,144.08x = 31,974,961,603.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974,961,603.83/204,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,629.38

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