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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,233.62, 281,839.88 and 114,809.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,233.62, 281,839.88 and 114,809.62 is: 158,435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,233.62 : 281,839.88 = 114,809.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,233.62/281,839.88 = 114,809.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,233.62x = 281,839.88 × 114,809.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,233.62x = 32,357,929,523.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,357,929,523.65/204,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,435.86

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