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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,870.72, 282,723.04 and 114,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,870.72, 282,723.04 and 114,232.62 is: 157,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,870.72 : 282,723.04 = 114,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,870.72/282,723.04 = 114,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,870.72x = 282,723.04 × 114,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,870.72x = 32,296,193,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,296,193,593.56/204,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,641.82

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