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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,912.23, 282,780.11 and 114,273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,912.23, 282,780.11 and 114,273.92 is: 157,698.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,912.23 : 282,780.11 = 114,273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,912.23/282,780.11 = 114,273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,912.23x = 282,780.11 × 114,273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,912.23x = 32,314,391,803.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314,391,803.31/204,912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,698.70

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