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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,697.11, 282,502.79 and 114,067.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,697.11, 282,502.79 and 114,067.83 is: 157,425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,697.11 : 282,502.79 = 114,067.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,697.11/282,502.79 = 114,067.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,697.11x = 282,502.79 × 114,067.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,697.11x = 32,224,479,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224,479,653.91/204,697.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,425.18

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