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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,848.78, 282,692.49 and 114,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,848.78, 282,692.49 and 114,210.50 is: 157,611.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,848.78 : 282,692.49 = 114,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,848.78/282,692.49 = 114,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,848.78x = 282,692.49 × 114,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,848.78x = 32,286,450,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286,450,629.15/204,848.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,611.14

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