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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,644.73, 282,418.44 and 114,000.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,644.73, 282,418.44 and 114,000.59 is: 157,325.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,644.73 : 282,418.44 = 114,000.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,644.73/282,418.44 = 114,000.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,644.73x = 282,418.44 × 114,000.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,644.73x = 32,195,866,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,195,866,804.78/204,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,325.66

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