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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,356.19, 282,008.84 and 114,932.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,356.19, 282,008.84 and 114,932.19 is: 158,604.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,356.19 : 282,008.84 = 114,932.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,356.19/282,008.84 = 114,932.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,356.19x = 282,008.84 × 114,932.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,356.19x = 32,411,893,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411,893,005.90/204,356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,604.90

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