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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,071.02, 281,616.51 and 114,647.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,071.02, 281,616.51 and 114,647.02 is: 158,212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,071.02 : 281,616.51 = 114,647.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,071.02/281,616.51 = 114,647.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,071.02x = 281,616.51 × 114,647.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,071.02x = 32,286,493,654.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286,493,654.30/204,071.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,212.05

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