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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,533.14, 282,177.30 and 126,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,533.14, 282,177.30 and 126,972.40 is: 175,173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,533.14 : 282,177.30 = 126,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,533.14/282,177.30 = 126,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,533.14x = 282,177.30 × 126,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,533.14x = 35,828,729,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,828,729,006.52/204,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,173.22

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