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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,869.08, 282,692.46 and 114,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,869.08, 282,692.46 and 114,203.08 is: 157,585.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,869.08 : 282,692.46 = 114,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,869.08/282,692.46 = 114,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,869.08x = 282,692.46 × 114,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,869.08x = 32,284,349,624.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,284,349,624.78/204,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,585.27

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