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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,650.04, 282,412.80 and 114,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,650.04, 282,412.80 and 114,005.88 is: 157,325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,650.04 : 282,412.80 = 114,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,650.04/282,412.80 = 114,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,650.04x = 282,412.80 × 114,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,650.04x = 32,196,719,787.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196,719,787.26/204,650.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,325.74

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