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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,652.04, 282,415.56 and 114,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,652.04, 282,415.56 and 114,007.88 is: 157,328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,652.04 : 282,415.56 = 114,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,652.04/282,415.56 = 114,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,652.04x = 282,415.56 × 114,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,652.04x = 32,197,599,274.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197,599,274.61/204,652.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,328.50

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