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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,147.04, 281,735.58 and 113,503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,147.04, 281,735.58 and 113,503.72 is: 156,642.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,147.04 : 281,735.58 = 113,503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,147.04/281,735.58 = 113,503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,147.04x = 281,735.58 × 113,503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,147.04x = 31,978,036,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,978,036,386.36/204,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,642.18

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