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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,162.53, 281,744.55 and 113,517.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,162.53, 281,744.55 and 113,517.52 is: 156,654.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,162.53 : 281,744.55 = 113,517.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,162.53/281,744.55 = 113,517.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,162.53x = 281,744.55 × 113,517.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,162.53x = 31,982,941,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,982,941,180.79/204,162.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,654.31

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