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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,664.47, 282,445.68 and 114,020.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,664.47, 282,445.68 and 114,020.38 is: 157,352.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,664.47 : 282,445.68 = 114,020.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,664.47/282,445.68 = 114,020.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,664.47x = 282,445.68 × 114,020.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,664.47x = 32,204,563,762.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204,563,762.96/204,664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,352.98

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