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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,720.23, 282,506.73 and 114,071.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,720.23, 282,506.73 and 114,071.51 is: 157,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,720.23 : 282,506.73 = 114,071.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,720.23/282,506.73 = 114,071.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,720.23x = 282,506.73 × 114,071.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,720.23x = 32,225,969,276.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,225,969,276.26/204,720.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,414.68

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