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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,849.96, 282,692.10 and 114,204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,849.96, 282,692.10 and 114,204.84 is: 157,602.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,849.96 : 282,692.10 = 114,204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,849.96/282,692.10 = 114,204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,849.96x = 282,692.10 × 114,204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,849.96x = 32,284,806,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,806,049.76/204,849.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,602.21

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