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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,909.44, 281,448.48 and 114,514.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,909.44, 281,448.48 and 114,514.24 is: 158,059.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,909.44 : 281,448.48 = 114,514.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,909.44/281,448.48 = 114,514.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,909.44x = 281,448.48 × 114,514.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,909.44x = 32,229,858,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,229,858,786.36/203,909.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,059.67

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