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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,060.02, 281,601.33 and 114,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,060.02, 281,601.33 and 114,636.02 is: 158,196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,060.02 : 281,601.33 = 114,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,060.02/281,601.33 = 114,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,060.02x = 281,601.33 × 114,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,060.02x = 32,281,655,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,655,697.91/204,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,196.87

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