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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,831.28, 282,668.34 and 114,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,831.28, 282,668.34 and 114,193 is: 157,586.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,831.28 : 282,668.34 = 114,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,831.28/282,668.34 = 114,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,831.28x = 282,668.34 × 114,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,831.28x = 32,278,745,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278,745,749.62/204,831.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,586.99

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