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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,338.04, 281,964.42 and 113,679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,338.04, 281,964.42 and 113,679.60 is: 156,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,338.04 : 281,964.42 = 113,679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,338.04/281,964.42 = 113,679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,338.04x = 281,964.42 × 113,679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,338.04x = 32,053,602,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,053,602,479.83/204,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,865.57

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