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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,080.02, 281,628.93 and 114,656.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,080.02, 281,628.93 and 114,656.02 is: 158,224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,080.02 : 281,628.93 = 114,656.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,080.02/281,628.93 = 114,656.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,080.02x = 281,628.93 × 114,656.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,080.02x = 32,290,452,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290,452,230.66/204,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,224.47

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