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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,767.36, 282,541.56 and 114,121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,767.36, 282,541.56 and 114,121.04 is: 157,466.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,767.36 : 282,541.56 = 114,121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,767.36/282,541.56 = 114,121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,767.36x = 282,541.56 × 114,121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,767.36x = 32,243,936,670.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,243,936,670.42/204,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,466.19

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