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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,231.44, 281,836.68 and 114,807.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,231.44, 281,836.68 and 114,807.44 is: 158,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,231.44 : 281,836.68 = 114,807.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,231.44/281,836.68 = 114,807.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,231.44x = 281,836.68 × 114,807.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,231.44x = 32,356,947,728.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356,947,728.90/204,231.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,432.75

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