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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,837.28, 282,676.62 and 114,199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,837.28, 282,676.62 and 114,199 is: 157,595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,837.28 : 282,676.62 = 114,199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,837.28/282,676.62 = 114,199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,837.28x = 282,676.62 × 114,199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,837.28x = 32,281,387,327.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,281,387,327.38/204,837.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,595.27

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