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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,093.14, 281,651.92 and 112,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,093.14, 281,651.92 and 112,216.32 is: 154,860.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,093.14 : 281,651.92 = 112,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,093.14/281,651.92 = 112,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,093.14x = 281,651.92 × 112,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,093.14x = 31,605,941,983.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,605,941,983.33/204,093.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,860.38

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