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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,694.04, 282,473.52 and 114,049.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,694.04, 282,473.52 and 114,049.64 is: 157,386.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,694.04 : 282,473.52 = 114,049.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,694.04/282,473.52 = 114,049.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,694.04x = 282,473.52 × 114,049.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,694.04x = 32,216,003,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216,003,265.53/204,694.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,386.13

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