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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,265.44, 281,883.52 and 114,841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,265.44, 281,883.52 and 114,841.44 is: 158,479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,265.44 : 281,883.52 = 114,841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,265.44/281,883.52 = 114,841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,265.44x = 281,883.52 × 114,841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,265.44x = 32,371,909,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,371,909,349.07/204,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,479.62

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