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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,832.11, 282,669.51 and 114,193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,832.11, 282,669.51 and 114,193.79 is: 157,588.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,832.11 : 282,669.51 = 114,193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,832.11/282,669.51 = 114,193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,832.11x = 282,669.51 × 114,193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,832.11x = 32,279,101,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,279,101,251.00/204,832.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,588.09

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