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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,869.17, 282,698.85 and 114,216.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,869.17, 282,698.85 and 114,216.67 is: 157,607.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,869.17 : 282,698.85 = 114,216.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,869.17/282,698.85 = 114,216.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,869.17x = 282,698.85 × 114,216.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,869.17x = 32,288,921,259.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288,921,259.83/204,869.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,607.52

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