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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,741.52, 282,543.57 and 114,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,741.52, 282,543.57 and 114,095.50 is: 157,451.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,741.52 : 282,543.57 = 114,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,741.52/282,543.57 = 114,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,741.52x = 282,543.57 × 114,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,741.52x = 32,236,949,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,236,949,184.58/204,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,451.94

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