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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,826.92, 282,638.34 and 114,176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,826.92, 282,638.34 and 114,176.04 is: 157,550.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,826.92 : 282,638.34 = 114,176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,826.92/282,638.34 = 114,176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,826.92x = 282,638.34 × 114,176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,826.92x = 32,270,526,413.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270,526,413.37/204,826.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,550.22

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