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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,714.48, 282,498.80 and 114,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,714.48, 282,498.80 and 114,065.76 is: 157,406.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,714.48 : 282,498.80 = 114,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,714.48/282,498.80 = 114,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,714.48x = 282,498.80 × 114,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,714.48x = 32,223,439,750.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223,439,750.76/204,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,406.74

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