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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,097.60, 281,653.12 and 114,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,097.60, 281,653.12 and 114,673.60 is: 158,248.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,097.60 : 281,653.12 = 114,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,097.60/281,653.12 = 114,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,097.60x = 281,653.12 × 114,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,097.60x = 32,298,177,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298,177,221.63/204,097.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,248.69

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