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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,808.44, 282,626.64 and 114,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,808.44, 282,626.64 and 114,174.36 is: 157,555.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,808.44 : 282,626.64 = 114,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,808.44/282,626.64 = 114,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,808.44x = 282,626.64 × 114,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,808.44x = 32,268,715,740.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,715,740.95/204,808.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,555.60

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