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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,011.44, 281,448.48 and 127,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,011.44, 281,448.48 and 127,397.53 is: 175,754.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,011.44 : 281,448.48 = 127,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,011.44/281,448.48 = 127,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,011.44x = 281,448.48 × 127,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,011.44x = 35,855,841,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,855,841,174.25/204,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,754.07

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