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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,219.32, 281,813.95 and 112,332.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,219.32, 281,813.95 and 112,332.77 is: 155,014.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,219.32 : 281,813.95 = 112,332.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,219.32/281,813.95 = 112,332.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,219.32x = 281,813.95 × 112,332.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,219.32x = 31,656,939,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,656,939,938.24/204,219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,014.43

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