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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,091.77, 281,650.02 and 112,214.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,091.77, 281,650.02 and 112,214.94 is: 154,858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,091.77 : 281,650.02 = 112,214.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,091.77/281,650.02 = 112,214.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,091.77x = 281,650.02 × 112,214.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,091.77x = 31,605,339,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605,339,534.22/204,091.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,858.47

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