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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,243.44, 281,853.24 and 114,819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,243.44, 281,853.24 and 114,819.44 is: 158,449.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,243.44 : 281,853.24 = 114,819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,243.44/281,853.24 = 114,819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,243.44x = 281,853.24 × 114,819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,243.44x = 32,362,231,178.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,362,231,178.99/204,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,449.31

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