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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,060.96, 281,592.72 and 114,636.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,060.96, 281,592.72 and 114,636.96 is: 158,192.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,060.96 : 281,592.72 = 114,636.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,060.96/281,592.72 = 114,636.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,060.96x = 281,592.72 × 114,636.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,060.96x = 32,280,933,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280,933,378.93/204,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,192.60

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