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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,056.88, 281,624.76 and 114,650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,056.88, 281,624.76 and 114,650.16 is: 158,231.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,056.88 : 281,624.76 = 114,650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,056.88/281,624.76 = 114,650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,056.88x = 281,624.76 × 114,650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,056.88x = 32,288,323,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288,323,793.96/204,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,231.98

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