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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,299.50, 281,933.32 and 114,875.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,299.50, 281,933.32 and 114,875.50 is: 158,528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,299.50 : 281,933.32 = 114,875.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,299.50/281,933.32 = 114,875.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,299.50x = 281,933.32 × 114,875.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,299.50x = 32,387,231,101.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,387,231,101.66/204,299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,528.20

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