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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.44, 281,982.96 and 114,913.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.44, 281,982.96 and 114,913.44 is: 158,579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.44 : 281,982.96 = 114,913.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.44/281,982.96 = 114,913.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.44x = 281,982.96 × 114,913.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.44x = 32,403,631,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403,631,954.98/204,337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,579.02

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