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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.62, 281,992.56 and 127,832.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.62, 281,992.56 and 127,832.26 is: 176,412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.62 : 281,992.56 = 127,832.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.62/281,992.56 = 127,832.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.62x = 281,992.56 × 127,832.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.62x = 36,047,746,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,047,746,247.99/204,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,412.68

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