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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,153.33, 281,744.36 and 113,529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,153.33, 281,744.36 and 113,529.57 is: 156,677.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,153.33 : 281,744.36 = 113,529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,153.33/281,744.36 = 113,529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,153.33x = 281,744.36 × 113,529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,153.33x = 31,986,315,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,986,315,473.08/204,153.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,677.90

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