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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,089.30, 281,646.61 and 112,212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,089.30, 281,646.61 and 112,212.46 is: 154,855.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,089.30 : 281,646.61 = 112,212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,089.30/281,646.61 = 112,212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,089.30x = 281,646.61 × 112,212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,089.30x = 31,604,258,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,258,958.76/204,089.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,855.05

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