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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,675.04, 282,449.70 and 114,029.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,675.04, 282,449.70 and 114,029.36 is: 157,359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,675.04 : 282,449.70 = 114,029.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,675.04/282,449.70 = 114,029.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,675.04x = 282,449.70 × 114,029.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,675.04x = 32,207,558,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,207,558,523.19/204,675.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,359.48

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