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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,893.12, 282,769.44 and 114,236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,893.12, 282,769.44 and 114,236.84 is: 157,656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,893.12 : 282,769.44 = 114,236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,893.12/282,769.44 = 114,236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,893.12x = 282,769.44 × 114,236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,893.12x = 32,302,687,274.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,687,274.17/204,893.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,656.28

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