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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,660.86, 282,432.16 and 114,017.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,660.86, 282,432.16 and 114,017.05 is: 157,343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,660.86 : 282,432.16 = 114,017.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,660.86/282,432.16 = 114,017.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,660.86x = 282,432.16 × 114,017.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,660.86x = 32,202,079,726.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202,079,726.08/204,660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,343.62

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