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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,699.36, 282,505.89 and 114,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,699.36, 282,505.89 and 114,070.08 is: 157,428.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,699.36 : 282,505.89 = 114,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,699.36/282,505.89 = 114,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,699.36x = 282,505.89 × 114,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,699.36x = 32,225,469,472.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,469,472.77/204,699.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,428.29

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