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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,649.76, 282,437.46 and 114,020.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,649.76, 282,437.46 and 114,020.48 is: 157,359.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,649.76 : 282,437.46 = 114,020.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,649.76/282,437.46 = 114,020.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,649.76x = 282,437.46 × 114,020.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,649.76x = 32,203,655,465.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,203,655,465.27/204,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,359.85

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