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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,324.06, 281,961.82 and 113,680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,324.06, 281,961.82 and 113,680.20 is: 156,875.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,324.06 : 281,961.82 = 113,680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,324.06/281,961.82 = 113,680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,324.06x = 281,961.82 × 113,680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,324.06x = 32,053,474,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,474,111.75/204,324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,875.68

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