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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,646.73, 282,421.20 and 114,002.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,646.73, 282,421.20 and 114,002.59 is: 157,328.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,646.73 : 282,421.20 = 114,002.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,646.73/282,421.20 = 114,002.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,646.73x = 282,421.20 × 114,002.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,646.73x = 32,196,748,270.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196,748,270.91/204,646.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,328.43

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