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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,315.22, 281,993.84 and 127,869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,315.22, 281,993.84 and 127,869.85 is: 176,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,315.22 : 281,993.84 = 127,869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,315.22/281,993.84 = 127,869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,315.22x = 281,993.84 × 127,869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,315.22x = 36,058,510,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058,510,021.72/204,315.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,484.70

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