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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,187.16, 281,784.72 and 113,546.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,187.16, 281,784.72 and 113,546.95 is: 156,698.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,187.16 : 281,784.72 = 113,546.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,187.16/281,784.72 = 113,546.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,187.16x = 281,784.72 × 113,546.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,187.16x = 31,995,795,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995,795,512.60/204,187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,698.37

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