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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.11, 281,991.87 and 127,831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.11, 281,991.87 and 127,831.76 is: 176,411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.11 : 281,991.87 = 127,831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.11/281,991.87 = 127,831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.11x = 281,991.87 × 127,831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.11x = 36,047,515,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,515,637.83/204,337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,411.99

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