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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,265.35, 281,808.86 and 126,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,265.35, 281,808.86 and 126,705.11 is: 174,805.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,265.35 : 281,808.86 = 126,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,265.35/281,808.86 = 126,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,265.35x = 281,808.86 × 126,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,265.35x = 35,706,620,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,706,620,562.70/204,265.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,805.08

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