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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,845.25, 282,687.65 and 114,206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,845.25, 282,687.65 and 114,206.91 is: 157,606.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,845.25 : 282,687.65 = 114,206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,845.25/282,687.65 = 114,206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,845.25x = 282,687.65 × 114,206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,845.25x = 32,284,882,430.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,882,430.63/204,845.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,606.20

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