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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,902.46, 282,759.66 and 114,261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,902.46, 282,759.66 and 114,261.03 is: 157,677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,902.46 : 282,759.66 = 114,261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,902.46/282,759.66 = 114,261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,902.46x = 282,759.66 × 114,261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,902.46x = 32,308,409,994.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,308,409,994.05/204,902.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,677.02

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