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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,241.44, 281,850.48 and 114,817.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,241.44, 281,850.48 and 114,817.44 is: 158,446.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,241.44 : 281,850.48 = 114,817.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,241.44/281,850.48 = 114,817.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,241.44x = 281,850.48 × 114,817.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,241.44x = 32,361,350,576.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,361,350,576.37/204,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,446.55

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