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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,138.56, 281,711.22 and 114,714.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,138.56, 281,711.22 and 114,714.56 is: 158,306.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,138.56 : 281,711.22 = 114,714.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,138.56/281,711.22 = 114,714.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,138.56x = 281,711.22 × 114,714.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,138.56x = 32,316,378,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316,378,923.46/204,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,306.10

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