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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,721.04, 282,510.78 and 114,076.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,721.04, 282,510.78 and 114,076.64 is: 157,423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,721.04 : 282,510.78 = 114,076.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,721.04/282,510.78 = 114,076.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,721.04x = 282,510.78 × 114,076.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,721.04x = 32,227,880,546.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227,880,546.18/204,721.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,423.39

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