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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,745.52, 282,549.09 and 114,099.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,745.52, 282,549.09 and 114,099.50 is: 157,457.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,745.52 : 282,549.09 = 114,099.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,745.52/282,549.09 = 114,099.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,745.52x = 282,549.09 × 114,099.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,745.52x = 32,238,709,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,238,709,894.46/204,745.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,457.46

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