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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,157.08, 281,749.54 and 113,533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,157.08, 281,749.54 and 113,533.32 is: 156,683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,157.08 : 281,749.54 = 113,533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,157.08/281,749.54 = 113,533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,157.08x = 281,749.54 × 113,533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,157.08x = 31,987,960,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,987,960,684.67/204,157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,683.08

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