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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,842.92, 282,660.40 and 114,192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,842.92, 282,660.40 and 114,192.04 is: 157,572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,842.92 : 282,660.40 = 114,192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,842.92/282,660.40 = 114,192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,842.92x = 282,660.40 × 114,192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,842.92x = 32,277,567,703.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,277,567,703.22/204,842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,572.29

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