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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,699.83, 282,506.54 and 114,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,699.83, 282,506.54 and 114,070.55 is: 157,428.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,699.83 : 282,506.54 = 114,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,699.83/282,506.54 = 114,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,699.83x = 282,506.54 × 114,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,699.83x = 32,225,674,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,674,413.51/204,699.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,428.93

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