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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,016.80, 281,542.11 and 112,138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,016.80, 281,542.11 and 112,138.20 is: 154,750.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,016.80 : 281,542.11 = 112,138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,016.80/281,542.11 = 112,138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,016.80x = 281,542.11 × 112,138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,016.80x = 31,571,625,439.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,571,625,439.60/204,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,750.13

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