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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,265.73, 281,886.69 and 114,841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,265.73, 281,886.69 and 114,841.73 is: 158,481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,265.73 : 281,886.69 = 114,841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,265.73/281,886.69 = 114,841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,265.73x = 281,886.69 × 114,841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,265.73x = 32,372,355,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,355,143.57/204,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,481.58

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