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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,669.45, 282,464.62 and 114,040.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,669.45, 282,464.62 and 114,040.17 is: 157,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,669.45 : 282,464.62 = 114,040.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,669.45/282,464.62 = 114,040.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,669.45x = 282,464.62 × 114,040.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,669.45x = 32,212,312,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,212,312,998.69/204,669.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,387.01

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