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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,749.04, 282,570 and 114,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,749.04, 282,570 and 114,134.16 is: 157,514.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,749.04 : 282,570 = 114,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,749.04/282,570 = 114,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,749.04x = 282,570 × 114,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,749.04x = 32,250,889,591.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250,889,591.20/204,749.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,514.24

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