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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,657.33, 282,435.60 and 114,013.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,657.33, 282,435.60 and 114,013.25 is: 157,343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,657.33 : 282,435.60 = 114,013.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,657.33/282,435.60 = 114,013.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,657.33x = 282,435.60 × 114,013.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,657.33x = 32,201,399,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201,399,259.52/204,657.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,343.00

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