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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,274.44, 281,821.16 and 126,714.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,274.44, 281,821.16 and 126,714.11 is: 174,817.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,274.44 : 281,821.16 = 126,714.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,274.44/281,821.16 = 126,714.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,274.44x = 281,821.16 × 126,714.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,274.44x = 35,710,716,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,710,716,376.25/204,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,817.35

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