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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,364.44, 282,020.22 and 114,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,364.44, 282,020.22 and 114,940.44 is: 158,616.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,364.44 : 282,020.22 = 114,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,364.44/282,020.22 = 114,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,364.44x = 282,020.22 × 114,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,364.44x = 32,415,528,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,415,528,175.70/204,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,616.28

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