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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,266.73, 281,888.07 and 114,842.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,266.73, 281,888.07 and 114,842.73 is: 158,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,266.73 : 281,888.07 = 114,842.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,266.73/281,888.07 = 114,842.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,266.73x = 281,888.07 × 114,842.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,266.73x = 32,372,795,513.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,372,795,513.23/204,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,482.96

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