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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,237.15, 281,769.96 and 126,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,237.15, 281,769.96 and 126,676.92 is: 174,766.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,237.15 : 281,769.96 = 126,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,237.15/281,769.96 = 126,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,237.15x = 281,769.96 × 126,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,237.15x = 35,693,750,047.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,693,750,047.94/204,237.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,766.20

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