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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,112.17, 281,682.02 and 112,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,112.17, 281,682.02 and 112,238.46 is: 154,893.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,112.17 : 281,682.02 = 112,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,112.17/281,682.02 = 112,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,112.17x = 281,682.02 × 112,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,112.17x = 31,615,556,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,615,556,415.09/204,112.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,893.05

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