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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,716.73, 282,501.90 and 114,068.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,716.73, 282,501.90 and 114,068.01 is: 157,409.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,716.73 : 282,501.90 = 114,068.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,716.73/282,501.90 = 114,068.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,716.73x = 282,501.90 × 114,068.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,716.73x = 32,224,429,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,429,554.22/204,716.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,409.85

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