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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,847.53, 282,690.72 and 114,209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,847.53, 282,690.72 and 114,209.16 is: 157,609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,847.53 : 282,690.72 = 114,209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,847.53/282,690.72 = 114,209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,847.53x = 282,690.72 × 114,209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,847.53x = 32,285,869,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285,869,671.00/204,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,609.27

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