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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,423.40, 282,097.38 and 114,982.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,423.40, 282,097.38 and 114,982.12 is: 158,671.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,423.40 : 282,097.38 = 114,982.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,423.40/282,097.38 = 114,982.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,423.40x = 282,097.38 × 114,982.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,423.40x = 32,436,154,798.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,436,154,798.85/204,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,671.44

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