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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,316.22, 281,995.22 and 127,870.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,316.22, 281,995.22 and 127,870.86 is: 176,486.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,316.22 : 281,995.22 = 127,870.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,316.22/281,995.22 = 127,870.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,316.22x = 281,995.22 × 127,870.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,316.22x = 36,058,971,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,058,971,297.29/204,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,486.09

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