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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,068.02, 281,612.37 and 114,644.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,068.02, 281,612.37 and 114,644.02 is: 158,207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,068.02 : 281,612.37 = 114,644.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,068.02/281,612.37 = 114,644.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,068.02x = 281,612.37 × 114,644.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,068.02x = 32,285,174,178.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285,174,178.53/204,068.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,207.91

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