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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,062.02, 281,604.09 and 114,638.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,062.02, 281,604.09 and 114,638.02 is: 158,199.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,062.02 : 281,604.09 = 114,638.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,062.02/281,604.09 = 114,638.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,062.02x = 281,604.09 × 114,638.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,062.02x = 32,282,535,301.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,535,301.50/204,062.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,199.63

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