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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,714.51, 282,502.20 and 114,068.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,714.51, 282,502.20 and 114,068.55 is: 157,412.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,714.51 : 282,502.20 = 114,068.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,714.51/282,502.20 = 114,068.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,714.51x = 282,502.20 × 114,068.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,714.51x = 32,224,616,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,616,325.81/204,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,412.47

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