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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,704.02, 282,487.73 and 114,058.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,704.02, 282,487.73 and 114,058.05 is: 157,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,704.02 : 282,487.73 = 114,058.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,704.02/282,487.73 = 114,058.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,704.02x = 282,487.73 × 114,058.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,704.02x = 32,219,999,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219,999,632.73/204,704.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,397.98

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