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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,134, 281,706.36 and 114,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,134, 281,706.36 and 114,710 is: 158,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,134 : 281,706.36 = 114,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,134/281,706.36 = 114,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,134x = 281,706.36 × 114,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,134x = 32,314,536,555.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314,536,555.60/204,134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,300.61

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