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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,391.13, 282,059.78 and 114,967.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,391.13, 282,059.78 and 114,967.13 is: 158,654.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,391.13 : 282,059.78 = 114,967.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,391.13/282,059.78 = 114,967.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,391.13x = 282,059.78 × 114,967.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,391.13x = 32,427,601,409.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427,601,409.90/204,391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,654.65

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