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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,715.32, 282,527.92 and 114,086.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,715.32, 282,527.92 and 114,086.04 is: 157,450.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,715.32 : 282,527.92 = 114,086.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,715.32/282,527.92 = 114,086.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,715.32x = 282,527.92 × 114,086.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,715.32x = 32,232,491,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,491,582.24/204,715.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,450.31

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