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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,206.08, 281,804.32 and 114,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,206.08, 281,804.32 and 114,782.08 is: 158,399.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,206.08 : 281,804.32 = 114,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,206.08/281,804.32 = 114,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,206.08x = 281,804.32 × 114,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,206.08x = 32,346,086,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,086,002.59/204,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,399.23

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