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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,263.48, 281,883.59 and 114,839.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,263.48, 281,883.59 and 114,839.48 is: 158,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,263.48 : 281,883.59 = 114,839.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,263.48/281,883.59 = 114,839.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,263.48x = 281,883.59 × 114,839.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,263.48x = 32,371,364,896.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,364,896.13/204,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,478.48

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