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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,814.92, 282,616.68 and 114,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,814.92, 282,616.68 and 114,160.14 is: 157,525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,814.92 : 282,616.68 = 114,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,814.92/282,616.68 = 114,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,814.92x = 282,616.68 × 114,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,814.92x = 32,263,559,755.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263,559,755.14/204,814.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,525.44

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