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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,094.34, 281,653.56 and 112,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,094.34, 281,653.56 and 112,217.50 is: 154,862.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,094.34 : 281,653.56 = 112,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,094.34/281,653.56 = 112,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,094.34x = 281,653.56 × 112,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,094.34x = 31,606,458,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606,458,369.30/204,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,862.00

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