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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,196.32, 281,816.24 and 114,772.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,196.32, 281,816.24 and 114,772.32 is: 158,400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,196.32 : 281,816.24 = 114,772.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,196.32/281,816.24 = 114,772.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,196.32x = 281,816.24 × 114,772.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,196.32x = 32,344,703,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344,703,678.48/204,196.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,400.03

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