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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,004.46, 281,527.37 and 112,122.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,004.46, 281,527.37 and 112,122.75 is: 154,730.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,004.46 : 281,527.37 = 112,122.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,004.46/281,527.37 = 112,122.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,004.46x = 281,527.37 × 112,122.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,004.46x = 31,565,622,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,565,622,364.05/204,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,730.06

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