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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,808.35, 282,636.86 and 114,170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,808.35, 282,636.86 and 114,170.07 is: 157,555.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,808.35 : 282,636.86 = 114,170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,808.35/282,636.86 = 114,170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,808.35x = 282,636.86 × 114,170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,808.35x = 32,268,669,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,669,519.93/204,808.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,555.44

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