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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,716.57, 282,505.97 and 114,076.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,716.57, 282,505.97 and 114,076.35 is: 157,423.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,716.57 : 282,505.97 = 114,076.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,716.57/282,505.97 = 114,076.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,716.57x = 282,505.97 × 114,076.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,716.57x = 32,227,250,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227,250,196.00/204,716.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,423.75

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