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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,695.04, 282,474.90 and 114,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,695.04, 282,474.90 and 114,050.64 is: 157,387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,695.04 : 282,474.90 = 114,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,695.04/282,474.90 = 114,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,695.04x = 282,474.90 × 114,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,695.04x = 32,216,443,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216,443,128.94/204,695.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,387.51

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