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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,669.42, 282,464.56 and 114,040.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,669.42, 282,464.56 and 114,040.14 is: 157,386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,669.42 : 282,464.56 = 114,040.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,669.42/282,464.56 = 114,040.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,669.42x = 282,464.56 × 114,040.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,669.42x = 32,212,297,967.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,297,967.44/204,669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,386.96

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