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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,338.44, 281,984.34 and 114,914.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,338.44, 281,984.34 and 114,914.44 is: 158,580.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,338.44 : 281,984.34 = 114,914.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,338.44/281,984.34 = 114,914.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,338.44x = 281,984.34 × 114,914.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,338.44x = 32,404,072,519.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,072,519.87/204,338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,580.40

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