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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,076.02, 281,623.41 and 114,652.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,076.02, 281,623.41 and 114,652.02 is: 158,218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,076.02 : 281,623.41 = 114,652.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,076.02/281,623.41 = 114,652.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,076.02x = 281,623.41 × 114,652.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,076.02x = 32,288,692,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288,692,835.79/204,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,218.95

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