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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,744.52, 282,547.71 and 114,098.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,744.52, 282,547.71 and 114,098.50 is: 157,456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,744.52 : 282,547.71 = 114,098.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,744.52/282,547.71 = 114,098.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,744.52x = 282,547.71 × 114,098.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,744.52x = 32,238,269,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238,269,889.44/204,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,456.08

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