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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,061.52, 281,603.40 and 114,637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,061.52, 281,603.40 and 114,637.52 is: 158,198.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,061.52 : 281,603.40 = 114,637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,061.52/281,603.40 = 114,637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,061.52x = 281,603.40 × 114,637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,061.52x = 32,282,315,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,315,399.57/204,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,198.94

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