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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,033.63, 281,592.69 and 114,626.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,033.63, 281,592.69 and 114,626.91 is: 158,199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,033.63 : 281,592.69 = 114,626.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,033.63/281,592.69 = 114,626.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,033.63x = 281,592.69 × 114,626.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,033.63x = 32,278,099,933.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,099,933.29/204,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,199.90

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