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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,104.79, 281,667.96 and 112,227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,104.79, 281,667.96 and 112,227.93 is: 154,876.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,104.79 : 281,667.96 = 112,227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,104.79/281,667.96 = 112,227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,104.79x = 281,667.96 × 112,227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,104.79x = 31,611,012,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,611,012,098.12/204,104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,876.39

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