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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,148.22, 281,711.59 and 113,502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,148.22, 281,711.59 and 113,502.53 is: 156,626.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,148.22 : 281,711.59 = 113,502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,148.22/281,711.59 = 113,502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,148.22x = 281,711.59 × 113,502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,148.22x = 31,974,978,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,974,978,615.85/204,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,626.30

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