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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,018.80, 281,544.87 and 112,140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,018.80, 281,544.87 and 112,140.20 is: 154,752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,018.80 : 281,544.87 = 112,140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,018.80/281,544.87 = 112,140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,018.80x = 281,544.87 × 112,140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,018.80x = 31,572,496,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572,496,623.05/204,018.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,752.88

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