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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,710.98, 282,521.97 and 114,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,710.98, 282,521.97 and 114,081.70 is: 157,444.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,710.98 : 282,521.97 = 114,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,710.98/282,521.97 = 114,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,710.98x = 282,521.97 × 114,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,710.98x = 32,230,586,624.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230,586,624.95/204,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,444.35

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