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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,233.55, 281,840.72 and 112,350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,233.55, 281,840.72 and 112,350.85 is: 155,043.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,233.55 : 281,840.72 = 112,350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,233.55/281,840.72 = 112,350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,233.55x = 281,840.72 × 112,350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,233.55x = 31,665,044,456.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,665,044,456.61/204,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,043.30

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