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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,338.19, 281,984.00 and 114,914.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,338.19, 281,984.00 and 114,914.19 is: 158,580.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,338.19 : 281,984.00 = 114,914.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,338.19/281,984.00 = 114,914.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,338.19x = 281,984.00 × 114,914.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,338.19x = 32,403,962,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403,962,378.39/204,338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,580.06

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