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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,290.28, 281,900.34 and 127,794.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,290.28, 281,900.34 and 127,794.60 is: 176,343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,290.28 : 281,900.34 = 127,794.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,290.28/281,900.34 = 127,794.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,290.28x = 281,900.34 × 127,794.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,290.28x = 36,025,341,190.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025,341,190.16/204,290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,343.88

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