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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.44, 281,442.96 and 127,393.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.44, 281,442.96 and 127,393.53 is: 175,748.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.44 : 281,442.96 = 127,393.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.44/281,442.96 = 127,393.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.44x = 281,442.96 × 127,393.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.44x = 35,854,012,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854,012,168.05/204,007.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,748.55

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