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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,912.98, 282,781.14 and 114,274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,912.98, 282,781.14 and 114,274.67 is: 157,699.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,912.98 : 282,781.14 = 114,274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,912.98/282,781.14 = 114,274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,912.98x = 282,781.14 × 114,274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,912.98x = 32,314,722,162.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314,722,162.68/204,912.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,699.74

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