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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,310.35, 281,947.43 and 113,675.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,310.35, 281,947.43 and 113,675.00 is: 156,871.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,310.35 : 281,947.43 = 113,675.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,310.35/281,947.43 = 113,675.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,310.35x = 281,947.43 × 113,675.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,310.35x = 32,050,372,979.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050,372,979.70/204,310.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,871.02

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