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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,230.08, 281,835.94 and 112,347.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,230.08, 281,835.94 and 112,347.39 is: 155,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,230.08 : 281,835.94 = 112,347.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,230.08/281,835.94 = 112,347.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,230.08x = 281,835.94 × 112,347.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,230.08x = 31,663,532,267.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,663,532,267.20/204,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,038.53

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