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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,843, 282,684.54 and 114,204.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,843, 282,684.54 and 114,204.66 is: 157,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,843 : 282,684.54 = 114,204.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,843/282,684.54 = 114,204.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,843x = 282,684.54 × 114,204.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,843x = 32,283,891,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,891,777.96/204,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,603.10

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