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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,263.35, 281,883.41 and 114,839.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,263.35, 281,883.41 and 114,839.35 is: 158,478.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,263.35 : 281,883.41 = 114,839.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,263.35/281,883.41 = 114,839.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,263.35x = 281,883.41 × 114,839.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,263.35x = 32,371,307,162.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,307,162.57/204,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,478.30

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