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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,262.56, 281,881.62 and 114,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,262.56, 281,881.62 and 114,838.56 is: 158,476.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,262.56 : 281,881.62 = 114,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,262.56/281,881.62 = 114,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,262.56x = 281,881.62 × 114,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,262.56x = 32,370,879,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370,879,331.27/204,262.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,476.81

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