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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,261.48, 281,880.83 and 114,837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,261.48, 281,880.83 and 114,837.48 is: 158,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,261.48 : 281,880.83 = 114,837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,261.48/281,880.83 = 114,837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,261.48x = 281,880.83 × 114,837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,261.48x = 32,370,484,464.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,484,464.60/204,261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,475.72

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