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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,338.94, 281,985.03 and 114,914.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,338.94, 281,985.03 and 114,914.94 is: 158,581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,338.94 : 281,985.03 = 114,914.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,338.94/281,985.03 = 114,914.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,338.94x = 281,985.03 × 114,914.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,338.94x = 32,404,292,803.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,292,803.35/204,338.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,581.09

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