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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,059.52, 281,600.64 and 114,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,059.52, 281,600.64 and 114,635.52 is: 158,196.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,059.52 : 281,600.64 = 114,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,059.52/281,600.64 = 114,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,059.52x = 281,600.64 × 114,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,059.52x = 32,281,435,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,435,798.73/204,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,196.18

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