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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,724.58, 282,516.99 and 114,084.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,724.58, 282,516.99 and 114,084.35 is: 157,434.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,724.58 : 282,516.99 = 114,084.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,724.58/282,516.99 = 114,084.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,724.58x = 282,516.99 × 114,084.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,724.58x = 32,230,767,168.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230,767,168.11/204,724.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,434.77

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