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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,142.25, 281,720.89 and 112,255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,142.25, 281,720.89 and 112,255.72 is: 154,915.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,142.25 : 281,720.89 = 112,255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,142.25/281,720.89 = 112,255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,142.25x = 281,720.89 × 112,255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,142.25x = 31,624,780,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,624,780,361.05/204,142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,915.41

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