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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,846.74, 282,689.81 and 114,208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,846.74, 282,689.81 and 114,208.50 is: 157,608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,846.74 : 282,689.81 = 114,208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,846.74/282,689.81 = 114,208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,846.74x = 282,689.81 × 114,208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,846.74x = 32,285,579,165.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285,579,165.39/204,846.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,608.46

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