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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,873.41, 282,691.05 and 114,209.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,873.41, 282,691.05 and 114,209.51 is: 157,590.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,873.41 : 282,691.05 = 114,209.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,873.41/282,691.05 = 114,209.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,873.41x = 282,691.05 × 114,209.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,873.41x = 32,286,004,460.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286,004,460.14/204,873.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,590.02

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