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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,844.75, 282,686.96 and 114,206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,844.75, 282,686.96 and 114,206.41 is: 157,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,844.75 : 282,686.96 = 114,206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,844.75/282,686.96 = 114,206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,844.75x = 282,686.96 × 114,206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,844.75x = 32,284,662,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,662,855.41/204,844.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,605.52

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