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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,667.22, 282,449.48 and 114,023.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,667.22, 282,449.48 and 114,023.13 is: 157,356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,667.22 : 282,449.48 = 114,023.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,667.22/282,449.48 = 114,023.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,667.22x = 282,449.48 × 114,023.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,667.22x = 32,205,773,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,773,206.36/204,667.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,356.78

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