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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,007.53, 281,443.07 and 127,393.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,007.53, 281,443.07 and 127,393.62 is: 175,748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,007.53 : 281,443.07 = 127,393.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,007.53/281,443.07 = 127,393.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,007.53x = 281,443.07 × 127,393.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,007.53x = 35,854,050,774.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,854,050,774.29/204,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,748.66

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