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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,886, 282,721.92 and 114,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,886, 282,721.92 and 114,233.36 is: 157,630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,886 : 282,721.92 = 114,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,886/282,721.92 = 114,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,886x = 282,721.92 × 114,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,886x = 32,296,274,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,296,274,867.25/204,886
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,630.46

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