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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,098.86, 281,436.69 and 127,590.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,098.86, 281,436.69 and 127,590.04 is: 175,936.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,098.86 : 281,436.69 = 127,590.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,098.86/281,436.69 = 127,590.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,098.86x = 281,436.69 × 127,590.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,098.86x = 35,908,518,534.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,908,518,534.57/204,098.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,936.89

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