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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,874.41, 282,692.43 and 114,210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,874.41, 282,692.43 and 114,210.51 is: 157,591.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,874.41 : 282,692.43 = 114,210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,874.41/282,692.43 = 114,210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,874.41x = 282,692.43 × 114,210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,874.41x = 32,286,446,603.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286,446,603.44/204,874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,591.41

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