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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,065.02, 281,608.23 and 114,641.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,065.02, 281,608.23 and 114,641.02 is: 158,203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,065.02 : 281,608.23 = 114,641.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,065.02/281,608.23 = 114,641.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,065.02x = 281,608.23 × 114,641.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,065.02x = 32,283,854,727.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,854,727.59/204,065.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,203.77

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