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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,182.67, 281,772.32 and 113,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,182.67, 281,772.32 and 113,536.69 is: 156,680.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,182.67 : 281,772.32 = 113,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,182.67/281,772.32 = 113,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,182.67x = 281,772.32 × 113,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,182.67x = 31,991,495,274.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,991,495,274.31/204,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,680.76

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