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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,645.73, 282,419.82 and 114,001.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,645.73, 282,419.82 and 114,001.59 is: 157,327.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,645.73 : 282,419.82 = 114,001.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,645.73/282,419.82 = 114,001.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,645.73x = 282,419.82 × 114,001.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,645.73x = 32,196,308,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196,308,527.51/204,645.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,327.05

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