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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,078.02, 281,626.17 and 114,654.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,078.02, 281,626.17 and 114,654.02 is: 158,221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,078.02 : 281,626.17 = 114,654.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,078.02/281,626.17 = 114,654.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,078.02x = 281,626.17 × 114,654.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,078.02x = 32,289,572,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289,572,527.70/204,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,221.71

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