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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,077.02, 281,624.79 and 114,653.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,077.02, 281,624.79 and 114,653.02 is: 158,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,077.02 : 281,624.79 = 114,653.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,077.02/281,624.79 = 114,653.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,077.02x = 281,624.79 × 114,653.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,077.02x = 32,289,132,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289,132,680.37/204,077.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,220.33

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