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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,158.08, 281,750.92 and 113,534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,158.08, 281,750.92 and 113,534.32 is: 156,684.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,158.08 : 281,750.92 = 113,534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,158.08/281,750.92 = 113,534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,158.08x = 281,750.92 × 113,534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,158.08x = 31,988,399,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988,399,111.57/204,158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,684.46

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