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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,645.26, 282,418.97 and 114,001.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,645.26, 282,418.97 and 114,001.22 is: 157,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,645.26 : 282,418.97 = 114,001.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,645.26/282,418.97 = 114,001.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,645.26x = 282,418.97 × 114,001.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,645.26x = 32,196,107,131.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196,107,131.14/204,645.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,326.42

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