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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,092.77, 281,651.40 and 112,215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,092.77, 281,651.40 and 112,215.94 is: 154,859.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,092.77 : 281,651.40 = 112,215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,092.77/281,651.40 = 112,215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,092.77x = 281,651.40 × 112,215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,092.77x = 31,605,776,603.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605,776,603.32/204,092.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,859.85

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