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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,227.12, 281,830.92 and 114,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,227.12, 281,830.92 and 114,803.12 is: 158,426.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,227.12 : 281,830.92 = 114,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,227.12/281,830.92 = 114,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,227.12x = 281,830.92 × 114,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,227.12x = 32,355,068,928.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355,068,928.47/204,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,426.90

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