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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,339.19, 281,985.37 and 114,915.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,339.19, 281,985.37 and 114,915.19 is: 158,581.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,339.19 : 281,985.37 = 114,915.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,339.19/281,985.37 = 114,915.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,339.19x = 281,985.37 × 114,915.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,339.19x = 32,404,402,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,404,402,370.77/204,339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,581.44

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