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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,719.73, 282,506.04 and 114,071.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,719.73, 282,506.04 and 114,071.01 is: 157,413.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,719.73 : 282,506.04 = 114,071.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,719.73/282,506.04 = 114,071.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,719.73x = 282,506.04 × 114,071.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,719.73x = 32,225,749,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,749,313.90/204,719.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,413.99

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