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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,253.56, 281,792.52 and 126,693.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,253.56, 281,792.52 and 126,693.27 is: 174,788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,253.56 : 281,792.52 = 126,693.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,253.56/281,792.52 = 126,693.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,253.56x = 281,792.52 × 126,693.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,253.56x = 35,701,215,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,701,215,820.34/204,253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,788.71

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