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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,149.06, 281,728.97 and 112,271.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,149.06, 281,728.97 and 112,271.97 is: 154,937.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,149.06 : 281,728.97 = 112,271.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,149.06/281,728.97 = 112,271.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,149.06x = 281,728.97 × 112,271.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,149.06x = 31,630,265,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630,265,906.61/204,149.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,937.12

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