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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,034.38, 281,593.73 and 114,627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,034.38, 281,593.73 and 114,627.66 is: 158,200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,034.38 : 281,593.73 = 114,627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,034.38/281,593.73 = 114,627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,034.38x = 281,593.73 × 114,627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,034.38x = 32,278,429,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,429,767.43/204,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,200.94

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