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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,265.06, 281,885.07 and 114,841.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,265.06, 281,885.07 and 114,841.06 is: 158,480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,265.06 : 281,885.07 = 114,841.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,265.06/281,885.07 = 114,841.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,265.06x = 281,885.07 × 114,841.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,265.06x = 32,371,980,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,980,236.97/204,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,480.26

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