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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,863.12, 282,701.52 and 114,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,863.12, 282,701.52 and 114,228.96 is: 157,630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,863.12 : 282,701.52 = 114,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,863.12/282,701.52 = 114,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,863.12x = 282,701.52 × 114,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,863.12x = 32,292,700,620.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292,700,620.02/204,863.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,630.62

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