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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,149.22, 281,712.97 and 113,503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,149.22, 281,712.97 and 113,503.53 is: 156,627.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,149.22 : 281,712.97 = 113,503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,149.22/281,712.97 = 113,503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,149.22x = 281,712.97 × 113,503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,149.22x = 31,975,416,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,975,416,541.78/204,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,627.67

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