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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,407.20, 282,081.52 and 114,983.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,407.20, 282,081.52 and 114,983.20 is: 158,676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,407.20 : 282,081.52 = 114,983.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,407.20/282,081.52 = 114,983.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,407.20x = 282,081.52 × 114,983.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,407.20x = 32,434,635,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,635,830.46/204,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,676.58

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