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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,719.81, 282,522.08 and 114,075.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,719.81, 282,522.08 and 114,075.89 is: 157,429.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,719.81 : 282,522.08 = 114,075.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,719.81/282,522.08 = 114,075.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,719.81x = 282,522.08 × 114,075.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,719.81x = 32,228,956,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,956,593.23/204,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,429.59

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