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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,852.74, 282,697.97 and 114,214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,852.74, 282,697.97 and 114,214.41 is: 157,616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,852.74 : 282,697.97 = 114,214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,852.74/282,697.97 = 114,214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,852.74x = 282,697.97 × 114,214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,852.74x = 32,288,181,280.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288,181,280.68/204,852.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,616.55

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