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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,830.28, 282,666.96 and 114,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,830.28, 282,666.96 and 114,192 is: 157,585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,830.28 : 282,666.96 = 114,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,830.28/282,666.96 = 114,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,830.28x = 282,666.96 × 114,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,830.28x = 32,278,305,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,305,496.32/204,830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,585.61

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