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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,081.02, 281,630.31 and 114,657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,081.02, 281,630.31 and 114,657.02 is: 158,225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,081.02 : 281,630.31 = 114,657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,081.02/281,630.31 = 114,657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,081.02x = 281,630.31 × 114,657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,081.02x = 32,290,892,086.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,290,892,086.28/204,081.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,225.85

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