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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,150.83, 281,737.52 and 113,516.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,150.83, 281,737.52 and 113,516.11 is: 156,657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,150.83 : 281,737.52 = 113,516.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,150.83/281,737.52 = 113,516.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,150.83x = 281,737.52 × 113,516.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,150.83x = 31,981,747,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,981,747,311.45/204,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,657.44

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