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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,724.80, 282,541.04 and 114,095.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,724.80, 282,541.04 and 114,095.52 is: 157,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,724.80 : 282,541.04 = 114,095.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,724.80/282,541.04 = 114,095.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,724.80x = 282,541.04 × 114,095.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,724.80x = 32,236,666,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236,666,880.14/204,724.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,463.42

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