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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,336.04, 281,961.66 and 113,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,336.04, 281,961.66 and 113,677.60 is: 156,862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,336.04 : 281,961.66 = 113,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,336.04/281,961.66 = 113,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,336.04x = 281,961.66 × 113,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,336.04x = 32,052,724,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052,724,800.82/204,336.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,862.81

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