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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,226.12, 281,829.54 and 114,802.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,226.12, 281,829.54 and 114,802.12 is: 158,425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,226.12 : 281,829.54 = 114,802.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,226.12/281,829.54 = 114,802.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,226.12x = 281,829.54 × 114,802.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,226.12x = 32,354,628,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,354,628,670.62/204,226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,425.52

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