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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,274.98, 281,899.44 and 114,850.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,274.98, 281,899.44 and 114,850.98 is: 158,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,274.98 : 281,899.44 = 114,850.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,274.98/281,899.44 = 114,850.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,274.98x = 281,899.44 × 114,850.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,274.98x = 32,376,426,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,426,945.45/204,274.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,494.33

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