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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,229.44, 281,833.92 and 114,805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,229.44, 281,833.92 and 114,805.44 is: 158,429.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,229.44 : 281,833.92 = 114,805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,229.44/281,833.92 = 114,805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,229.44x = 281,833.92 × 114,805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,229.44x = 32,356,067,192.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356,067,192.52/204,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,429.99

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