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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,361.44, 282,016.08 and 114,937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,361.44, 282,016.08 and 114,937.44 is: 158,612.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,361.44 : 282,016.08 = 114,937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,361.44/282,016.08 = 114,937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,361.44x = 282,016.08 × 114,937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,361.44x = 32,414,206,274.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414,206,274.04/204,361.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,612.14

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