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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,291.28, 281,901.72 and 127,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,291.28, 281,901.72 and 127,795.60 is: 176,345.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,291.28 : 281,901.72 = 127,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,291.28/281,901.72 = 127,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,291.28x = 281,901.72 × 127,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,291.28x = 36,025,799,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,025,799,448.43/204,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,345.26

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