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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,659.89, 282,451.43 and 114,030.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,659.89, 282,451.43 and 114,030.61 is: 157,373.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,659.89 : 282,451.43 = 114,030.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,659.89/282,451.43 = 114,030.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,659.89x = 282,451.43 × 114,030.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,659.89x = 32,208,108,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208,108,437.22/204,659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,373.82

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