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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,834.34, 282,656.95 and 114,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,834.34, 282,656.95 and 114,186.30 is: 157,569.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,834.34 : 282,656.95 = 114,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,834.34/282,656.95 = 114,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,834.34x = 282,656.95 × 114,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,834.34x = 32,275,551,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,275,551,289.79/204,834.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,569.04

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