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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,833.34, 282,655.58 and 114,185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,833.34, 282,655.58 and 114,185.30 is: 157,567.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,833.34 : 282,655.58 = 114,185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,833.34/282,655.58 = 114,185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,833.34x = 282,655.58 × 114,185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,833.34x = 32,275,110,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275,110,214.77/204,833.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,567.66

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