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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,700.83, 282,507.92 and 114,071.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,700.83, 282,507.92 and 114,071.55 is: 157,430.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,700.83 : 282,507.92 = 114,071.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,700.83/282,507.92 = 114,071.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,700.83x = 282,507.92 × 114,071.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,700.83x = 32,226,116,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,226,116,321.68/204,700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,430.32

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