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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203,954.92, 281,456.10 and 114,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203,954.92, 281,456.10 and 114,529 is: 158,049.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203,954.92 : 281,456.10 = 114,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203,954.92/281,456.10 = 114,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203,954.92x = 281,456.10 × 114,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203,954.92x = 32,234,885,676.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,234,885,676.90/203,954.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,049.07

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