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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,845.28, 282,687.66 and 114,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,845.28, 282,687.66 and 114,207 is: 157,606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,845.28 : 282,687.66 = 114,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,845.28/282,687.66 = 114,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,845.28x = 282,687.66 × 114,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,845.28x = 32,284,909,585.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,909,585.62/204,845.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,606.31

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