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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,214.56, 281,785.68 and 114,773.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,214.56, 281,785.68 and 114,773.28 is: 158,370.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,214.56 : 281,785.68 = 114,773.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,214.56/281,785.68 = 114,773.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,214.56x = 281,785.68 × 114,773.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,214.56x = 32,341,466,750.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,341,466,750.63/204,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,370.03

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