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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,902.06, 282,766.44 and 114,263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,902.06, 282,766.44 and 114,263.89 is: 157,685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,902.06 : 282,766.44 = 114,263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,902.06/282,766.44 = 114,263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,902.06x = 282,766.44 × 114,263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,902.06x = 32,309,993,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,309,993,912.71/204,902.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,685.07

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