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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,723.04, 282,513.54 and 114,078.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,723.04, 282,513.54 and 114,078.64 is: 157,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,723.04 : 282,513.54 = 114,078.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,723.04/282,513.54 = 114,078.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,723.04x = 282,513.54 × 114,078.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,723.04x = 32,228,760,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,228,760,424.79/204,723.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,426.15

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