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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,015.52, 281,554.32 and 114,597.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,015.52, 281,554.32 and 114,597.28 is: 158,151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,015.52 : 281,554.32 = 114,597.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,015.52/281,554.32 = 114,597.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,015.52x = 281,554.32 × 114,597.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,015.52x = 32,265,359,244.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,265,359,244.25/204,015.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,151.49

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