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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,275.94, 281,823.23 and 126,715.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,275.94, 281,823.23 and 126,715.61 is: 174,819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,275.94 : 281,823.23 = 126,715.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,275.94/281,823.23 = 126,715.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,275.94x = 281,823.23 × 126,715.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,275.94x = 35,711,400,458.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,711,400,458.93/204,275.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,819.42

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