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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,706.04, 282,490.08 and 114,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,706.04, 282,490.08 and 114,061.64 is: 157,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,706.04 : 282,490.08 = 114,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,706.04/282,490.08 = 114,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,706.04x = 282,490.08 × 114,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,706.04x = 32,221,281,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221,281,808.53/204,706.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,402.69

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