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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,227.62, 281,831.61 and 114,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,227.62, 281,831.61 and 114,803.62 is: 158,427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,227.62 : 281,831.61 = 114,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,227.62/281,831.61 = 114,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,227.62x = 281,831.61 × 114,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,227.62x = 32,355,289,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355,289,058.43/204,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,427.59

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