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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,419.04, 282,137.20 and 114,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,419.04, 282,137.20 and 114,995.04 is: 158,715.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,419.04 : 282,137.20 = 114,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,419.04/282,137.20 = 114,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,419.04x = 282,137.20 × 114,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,419.04x = 32,444,378,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,444,378,599.49/204,419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,715.05

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