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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,739.74, 282,537.02 and 114,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,739.74, 282,537.02 and 114,093.75 is: 157,447.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,739.74 : 282,537.02 = 114,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,739.74/282,537.02 = 114,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,739.74x = 282,537.02 × 114,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,739.74x = 32,235,708,125.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,235,708,125.63/204,739.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,447.25

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