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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,664.11, 282,429.34 and 114,015.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,664.11, 282,429.34 and 114,015.39 is: 157,337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,664.11 : 282,429.34 = 114,015.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,664.11/282,429.34 = 114,015.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,664.11x = 282,429.34 × 114,015.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,664.11x = 32,201,291,347.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201,291,347.54/204,664.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,337.27

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