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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,903.62, 282,768.60 and 114,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,903.62, 282,768.60 and 114,265.46 is: 157,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,903.62 : 282,768.60 = 114,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,903.62/282,768.60 = 114,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,903.62x = 282,768.60 × 114,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,903.62x = 32,310,684,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,310,684,152.56/204,903.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,687.23

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