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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,140.81, 281,714.33 and 114,716.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,140.81, 281,714.33 and 114,716.81 is: 158,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,140.81 : 281,714.33 = 114,716.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,140.81/281,714.33 = 114,716.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,140.81x = 281,714.33 × 114,716.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,140.81x = 32,317,370,259.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,370,259.97/204,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,309.21

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