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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,261.98, 281,881.52 and 114,837.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,261.98, 281,881.52 and 114,837.98 is: 158,476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,261.98 : 281,881.52 = 114,837.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,261.98/281,881.52 = 114,837.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,261.98x = 281,881.52 × 114,837.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,261.98x = 32,370,704,356.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,704,356.13/204,261.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,476.41

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