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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,846.03, 282,688.65 and 114,207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,846.03, 282,688.65 and 114,207.66 is: 157,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,846.03 : 282,688.65 = 114,207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,846.03/282,688.65 = 114,207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,846.03x = 282,688.65 × 114,207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,846.03x = 32,285,209,225.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285,209,225.06/204,846.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,607.20

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