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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,886.88, 281,363.90 and 114,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,886.88, 281,363.90 and 114,462.88 is: 157,958.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,886.88 : 281,363.90 = 114,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,886.88/281,363.90 = 114,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,886.88x = 281,363.90 × 114,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,886.88x = 32,205,722,322.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,722,322.03/203,886.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,958.78

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