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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,760.48, 282,531.96 and 114,114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,760.48, 282,531.96 and 114,114.16 is: 157,456.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,760.48 : 282,531.96 = 114,114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,760.48/282,531.96 = 114,114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,760.48x = 282,531.96 × 114,114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,760.48x = 32,240,897,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,240,897,288.55/204,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,456.64

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