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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,336.61, 281,991.19 and 127,831.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,336.61, 281,991.19 and 127,831.25 is: 176,411.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,336.61 : 281,991.19 = 127,831.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,336.61/281,991.19 = 127,831.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,336.61x = 281,991.19 × 127,831.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,336.61x = 36,047,286,306.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,286,306.69/204,336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,411.30

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