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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,220.32, 281,849.36 and 114,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,220.32, 281,849.36 and 114,796.32 is: 158,433.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,220.32 : 281,849.36 = 114,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,220.32/281,849.36 = 114,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,220.32x = 281,849.36 × 114,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,220.32x = 32,355,269,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355,269,322.36/204,220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,433.15

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