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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,744.51, 282,547.71 and 114,098.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,744.51, 282,547.71 and 114,098.49 is: 157,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,744.51 : 282,547.71 = 114,098.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,744.51/282,547.71 = 114,098.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,744.51x = 282,547.71 × 114,098.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,744.51x = 32,238,267,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238,267,063.96/204,744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,456.08

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