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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,878.53, 282,717.93 and 114,230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,878.53, 282,717.93 and 114,230.62 is: 157,630.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,878.53 : 282,717.93 = 114,230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,878.53/282,717.93 = 114,230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,878.53x = 282,717.93 × 114,230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,878.53x = 32,295,043,722.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,295,043,722.22/204,878.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,630.20

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