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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,656.83, 282,434.91 and 114,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,656.83, 282,434.91 and 114,012.75 is: 157,342.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,656.83 : 282,434.91 = 114,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,656.83/282,434.91 = 114,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,656.83x = 282,434.91 × 114,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,656.83x = 32,201,178,802.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,201,178,802.86/204,656.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,342.31

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