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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,655.20, 282,432.96 and 114,011.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,655.20, 282,432.96 and 114,011.28 is: 157,340.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,655.20 : 282,432.96 = 114,011.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,655.20/282,432.96 = 114,011.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,655.20x = 282,432.96 × 114,011.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,655.20x = 32,200,543,283.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200,543,283.79/204,655.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,340.46

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