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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,691.85, 282,483.44 and 114,047.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,691.85, 282,483.44 and 114,047.76 is: 157,390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,691.85 : 282,483.44 = 114,047.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,691.85/282,483.44 = 114,047.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,691.85x = 282,483.44 × 114,047.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,691.85x = 32,216,602,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,216,602,998.86/204,691.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,390.75

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