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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,146.08, 281,715.42 and 113,504.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,146.08, 281,715.42 and 113,504.04 is: 156,632.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,146.08 : 281,715.42 = 113,504.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,146.08/281,715.42 = 113,504.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,146.08x = 281,715.42 × 113,504.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,146.08x = 31,975,838,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975,838,300.30/204,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,632.14

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