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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,234.32, 281,868.68 and 114,810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,234.32, 281,868.68 and 114,810.32 is: 158,452.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,234.32 : 281,868.68 = 114,810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,234.32/281,868.68 = 114,810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,234.32x = 281,868.68 × 114,810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,234.32x = 32,361,433,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,361,433,348.78/204,234.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,452.47

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