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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,088.30, 281,645.23 and 112,211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,088.30, 281,645.23 and 112,211.46 is: 154,853.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,088.30 : 281,645.23 = 112,211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,088.30/281,645.23 = 112,211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,088.30x = 281,645.23 × 112,211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,088.30x = 31,603,823,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603,823,262.80/204,088.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,853.68

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