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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,014.52, 281,552.94 and 114,596.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,014.52, 281,552.94 and 114,596.28 is: 158,150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,014.52 : 281,552.94 = 114,596.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,014.52/281,552.94 = 114,596.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,014.52x = 281,552.94 × 114,596.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,014.52x = 32,264,919,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,919,547.06/204,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,150.11

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