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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,266.23, 281,887.38 and 114,842.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,266.23, 281,887.38 and 114,842.23 is: 158,482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,266.23 : 281,887.38 = 114,842.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,266.23/281,887.38 = 114,842.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,266.23x = 281,887.38 × 114,842.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,266.23x = 32,372,575,328.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,575,328.06/204,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,482.27

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