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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,095.60, 281,650.36 and 114,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,095.60, 281,650.36 and 114,671.60 is: 158,245.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,095.60 : 281,650.36 = 114,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,095.60/281,650.36 = 114,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,095.60x = 281,650.36 × 114,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,095.60x = 32,297,297,421.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,297,297,421.78/204,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,245.93

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