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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,848.96, 282,690.72 and 114,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,848.96, 282,690.72 and 114,203.84 is: 157,600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,848.96 : 282,690.72 = 114,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,848.96/282,690.72 = 114,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,848.96x = 282,690.72 × 114,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,848.96x = 32,284,365,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,365,756.36/204,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,600.83

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