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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,872.08, 282,696.60 and 114,206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,872.08, 282,696.60 and 114,206.08 is: 157,589.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,872.08 : 282,696.60 = 114,206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,872.08/282,696.60 = 114,206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,872.08x = 282,696.60 × 114,206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,872.08x = 32,285,670,515.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285,670,515.33/204,872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,589.41

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