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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,843.75, 282,685.58 and 114,205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,843.75, 282,685.58 and 114,205.41 is: 157,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,843.75 : 282,685.58 = 114,205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,843.75/282,685.58 = 114,205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,843.75x = 282,685.58 × 114,205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,843.75x = 32,284,221,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,221,993.96/204,843.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,604.13

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