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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,337.94, 281,983.65 and 114,913.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,337.94, 281,983.65 and 114,913.94 is: 158,579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,337.94 : 281,983.65 = 114,913.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,337.94/281,983.65 = 114,913.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,337.94x = 281,983.65 × 114,913.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,337.94x = 32,403,852,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403,852,237.08/204,337.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,579.71

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