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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,673.20, 282,429.72 and 114,019.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,673.20, 282,429.72 and 114,019.92 is: 157,336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,673.20 : 282,429.72 = 114,019.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,673.20/282,429.72 = 114,019.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,673.20x = 282,429.72 × 114,019.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,673.20x = 32,202,614,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,202,614,080.02/204,673.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,336.74

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