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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,160.54, 281,742.42 and 113,524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,160.54, 281,742.42 and 113,524.78 is: 156,664.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,160.54 : 281,742.42 = 113,524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,160.54/281,742.42 = 113,524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,160.54x = 281,742.42 × 113,524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,160.54x = 31,984,746,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,984,746,247.17/204,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,664.68

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