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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,132.33, 281,708.73 and 112,246.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,132.33, 281,708.73 and 112,246.86 is: 154,904.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,132.33 : 281,708.73 = 112,246.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,132.33/281,708.73 = 112,246.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,132.33x = 281,708.73 × 112,246.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,132.33x = 31,620,920,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,620,920,377.09/204,132.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,904.03

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