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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,877.95, 282,710.91 and 114,225.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,877.95, 282,710.91 and 114,225.39 is: 157,619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,877.95 : 282,710.91 = 114,225.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,877.95/282,710.91 = 114,225.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,877.95x = 282,710.91 × 114,225.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,877.95x = 32,292,763,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,292,763,952.00/204,877.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,619.52

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