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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,892.12, 282,768.06 and 114,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,892.12, 282,768.06 and 114,235.84 is: 157,654.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,892.12 : 282,768.06 = 114,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,892.12/282,768.06 = 114,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,892.12x = 282,768.06 × 114,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,892.12x = 32,302,246,859.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,246,859.27/204,892.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,654.90

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