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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,231.55, 281,837.96 and 112,348.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,231.55, 281,837.96 and 112,348.85 is: 155,040.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,231.55 : 281,837.96 = 112,348.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,231.55/281,837.96 = 112,348.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,231.55x = 281,837.96 × 112,348.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,231.55x = 31,664,170,692.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,664,170,692.35/204,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,040.55

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