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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,150.06, 281,730.35 and 112,272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,150.06, 281,730.35 and 112,272.98 is: 154,938.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,150.06 : 281,730.35 = 112,272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,150.06/281,730.35 = 112,272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,150.06x = 281,730.35 × 112,272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,150.06x = 31,630,703,980.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,630,703,980.93/204,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,938.50

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