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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,723.58, 282,515.61 and 114,083.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,723.58, 282,515.61 and 114,083.35 is: 157,433.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,723.58 : 282,515.61 = 114,083.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,723.58/282,515.61 = 114,083.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,723.58x = 282,515.61 × 114,083.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,723.58x = 32,230,327,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230,327,216.09/204,723.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,433.39

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