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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,089.33, 281,646.65 and 112,212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,089.33, 281,646.65 and 112,212.50 is: 154,855.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,089.33 : 281,646.65 = 112,212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,089.33/281,646.65 = 112,212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,089.33x = 281,646.65 × 112,212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,089.33x = 31,604,274,959.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,604,274,959.29/204,089.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,855.10

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