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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,717.73, 282,503.28 and 114,069.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,717.73, 282,503.28 and 114,069.01 is: 157,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,717.73 : 282,503.28 = 114,069.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,717.73/282,503.28 = 114,069.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,717.73x = 282,503.28 × 114,069.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,717.73x = 32,224,869,471.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,869,471.35/204,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,411.23

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