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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,066.02, 281,609.61 and 114,642.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,066.02, 281,609.61 and 114,642.02 is: 158,205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,066.02 : 281,609.61 = 114,642.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,066.02/281,609.61 = 114,642.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,066.02x = 281,609.61 × 114,642.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,066.02x = 32,284,294,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,294,541.81/204,066.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,205.15

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