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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,829.95, 282,686.31 and 114,200.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,829.95, 282,686.31 and 114,200.67 is: 157,608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,829.95 : 282,686.31 = 114,200.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,829.95/282,686.31 = 114,200.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,829.95x = 282,686.31 × 114,200.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,829.95x = 32,282,966,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,282,966,001.83/204,829.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,608.62

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