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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,089.14, 281,646.39 and 112,212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,089.14, 281,646.39 and 112,212.31 is: 154,854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,089.14 : 281,646.39 = 112,212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,089.14/281,646.39 = 112,212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,089.14x = 281,646.39 × 112,212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,089.14x = 31,604,192,746.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,192,746.36/204,089.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,854.84

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