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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,726.04, 282,517.70 and 114,081.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,726.04, 282,517.70 and 114,081.64 is: 157,430.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,726.04 : 282,517.70 = 114,081.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,726.04/282,517.70 = 114,081.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,726.04x = 282,517.70 × 114,081.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,726.04x = 32,230,082,545.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,230,082,545.03/204,726.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,430.30

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