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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,141.07, 281,714.67 and 114,717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,141.07, 281,714.67 and 114,717.07 is: 158,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,141.07 : 281,714.67 = 114,717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,141.07/281,714.67 = 114,717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,141.07x = 281,714.67 × 114,717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,141.07x = 32,317,481,518.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,481,518.42/204,141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,309.55

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