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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,316.67, 281,959.59 and 112,446.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,316.67, 281,959.59 and 112,446.53 is: 155,177.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,316.67 : 281,959.59 = 112,446.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,316.67/281,959.59 = 112,446.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,316.67x = 281,959.59 × 112,446.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,316.67x = 31,705,376,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705,376,085.92/204,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,177.63

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