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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,650.76, 282,438.84 and 114,021.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,650.76, 282,438.84 and 114,021.48 is: 157,361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,650.76 : 282,438.84 = 114,021.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,650.76/282,438.84 = 114,021.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,650.76x = 282,438.84 × 114,021.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,650.76x = 32,204,094,546.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204,094,546.28/204,650.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,361.23

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