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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,702.54, 282,485.25 and 114,058.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,702.54, 282,485.25 and 114,058.14 is: 157,397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,702.54 : 282,485.25 = 114,058.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,702.54/282,485.25 = 114,058.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,702.54x = 282,485.25 × 114,058.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,702.54x = 32,219,742,192.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219,742,192.44/204,702.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,397.86

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