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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,208.48, 281,810.16 and 114,782.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,208.48, 281,810.16 and 114,782.56 is: 158,401.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,208.48 : 281,810.16 = 114,782.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,208.48/281,810.16 = 114,782.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,208.48x = 281,810.16 × 114,782.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,208.48x = 32,346,891,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,891,598.81/204,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,401.31

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