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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,079.02, 281,627.55 and 114,655.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,079.02, 281,627.55 and 114,655.02 is: 158,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,079.02 : 281,627.55 = 114,655.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,079.02/281,627.55 = 114,655.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,079.02x = 281,627.55 × 114,655.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,079.02x = 32,290,012,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290,012,377.80/204,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,223.09

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