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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,653.33, 282,426.57 and 114,010.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,653.33, 282,426.57 and 114,010.79 is: 157,337.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,653.33 : 282,426.57 = 114,010.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,653.33/282,426.57 = 114,010.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,653.33x = 282,426.57 × 114,010.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,653.33x = 32,199,674,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,674,950.56/204,653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,337.66

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