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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,660.33, 282,430.55 and 114,010.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,660.33, 282,430.55 and 114,010.94 is: 157,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,660.33 : 282,430.55 = 114,010.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,660.33/282,430.55 = 114,010.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,660.33x = 282,430.55 × 114,010.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,660.33x = 32,200,172,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200,172,490.22/204,660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,334.70

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