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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,063.02, 281,605.47 and 114,639.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,063.02, 281,605.47 and 114,639.02 is: 158,201.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,063.02 : 281,605.47 = 114,639.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,063.02/281,605.47 = 114,639.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,063.02x = 281,605.47 × 114,639.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,063.02x = 32,282,975,107.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,975,107.44/204,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,201.01

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