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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,687.45, 282,489.48 and 114,058.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,687.45, 282,489.48 and 114,058.17 is: 157,411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,687.45 : 282,489.48 = 114,058.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,687.45/282,489.48 = 114,058.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,687.45x = 282,489.48 × 114,058.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,687.45x = 32,220,233,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220,233,133.05/204,687.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,411.86

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