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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,740.92, 282,505.08 and 114,094.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,740.92, 282,505.08 and 114,094.63 is: 157,429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,740.92 : 282,505.08 = 114,094.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,740.92/282,505.08 = 114,094.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,740.92x = 282,505.08 × 114,094.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,740.92x = 32,232,312,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,312,575.72/204,740.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,429.75

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