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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,182.24, 281,771.28 and 114,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,182.24, 281,771.28 and 114,758.24 is: 158,366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,182.24 : 281,771.28 = 114,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,182.24/281,771.28 = 114,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,182.24x = 281,771.28 × 114,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,182.24x = 32,335,576,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335,576,175.35/204,182.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,366.25

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