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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,659.84, 282,429.86 and 114,010.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,659.84, 282,429.86 and 114,010.44 is: 157,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,659.84 : 282,429.86 = 114,010.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,659.84/282,429.86 = 114,010.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,659.84x = 282,429.86 × 114,010.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,659.84x = 32,199,952,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,199,952,607.74/204,659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,334.01

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