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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,868.08, 282,691.08 and 114,202.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,868.08, 282,691.08 and 114,202.08 is: 157,583.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,868.08 : 282,691.08 = 114,202.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,868.08/282,691.08 = 114,202.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,868.08x = 282,691.08 × 114,202.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,868.08x = 32,283,909,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283,909,333.45/204,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,583.89

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