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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,073.52, 281,761.62 and 127,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,073.52, 281,761.62 and 127,625.72 is: 176,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,073.52 : 281,761.62 = 127,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,073.52/281,761.62 = 127,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,073.52x = 281,761.62 × 127,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,073.52x = 35,960,029,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960,029,620.87/204,073.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,211.15

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