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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,869.67, 282,699.54 and 114,217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,869.67, 282,699.54 and 114,217.17 is: 157,608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,869.67 : 282,699.54 = 114,217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,869.67/282,699.54 = 114,217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,869.67x = 282,699.54 × 114,217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,869.67x = 32,289,141,419.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,289,141,419.10/204,869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,608.21

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