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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,836.28, 282,675.24 and 114,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,836.28, 282,675.24 and 114,198 is: 157,593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,836.28 : 282,675.24 = 114,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,836.28/282,675.24 = 114,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,836.28x = 282,675.24 × 114,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,836.28x = 32,280,947,057.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,280,947,057.52/204,836.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,593.89

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