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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,238.24, 281,847.16 and 112,355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,238.24, 281,847.16 and 112,355.52 is: 155,049.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,238.24 : 281,847.16 = 112,355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,238.24/281,847.16 = 112,355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,238.24x = 281,847.16 × 112,355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,238.24x = 31,667,084,222.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,667,084,222.32/204,238.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,049.73

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