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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,739.92, 282,503.70 and 114,093.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,739.92, 282,503.70 and 114,093.63 is: 157,428.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,739.92 : 282,503.70 = 114,093.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,739.92/282,503.70 = 114,093.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,739.92x = 282,503.70 × 114,093.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,739.92x = 32,231,872,621.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,231,872,621.43/204,739.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,428.37

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