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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,716.99, 282,506.58 and 114,076.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,716.99, 282,506.58 and 114,076.78 is: 157,424.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,716.99 : 282,506.58 = 114,076.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,716.99/282,506.58 = 114,076.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,716.99x = 282,506.58 × 114,076.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,716.99x = 32,227,440,975.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227,440,975.21/204,716.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,424.36

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