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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,317.67, 281,960.97 and 112,447.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,317.67, 281,960.97 and 112,447.53 is: 155,179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,317.67 : 281,960.97 = 112,447.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,317.67/281,960.97 = 112,447.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,317.67x = 281,960.97 × 112,447.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,317.67x = 31,705,814,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,705,814,632.90/204,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,179.01

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