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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,335.04, 281,960.28 and 113,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,335.04, 281,960.28 and 113,676.60 is: 156,861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,335.04 : 281,960.28 = 113,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,335.04/281,960.28 = 113,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,335.04x = 281,960.28 × 113,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,335.04x = 32,052,285,965.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,285,965.45/204,335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,861.43

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