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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,127.43, 281,697.35 and 112,248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,127.43, 281,697.35 and 112,248.32 is: 154,903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,127.43 : 281,697.35 = 112,248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,127.43/281,697.35 = 112,248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,127.43x = 281,697.35 × 112,248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,127.43x = 31,620,052,316.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,620,052,316.22/204,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,903.50

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