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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,229.08, 281,834.57 and 112,346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,229.08, 281,834.57 and 112,346.39 is: 155,037.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,229.08 : 281,834.57 = 112,346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,229.08/281,834.57 = 112,346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,229.08x = 281,834.57 × 112,346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,229.08x = 31,663,094,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,663,094,545.80/204,229.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,037.15

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