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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,913.28, 282,804.48 and 114,283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,913.28, 282,804.48 and 114,283.52 is: 157,724.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,913.28 : 282,804.48 = 114,283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,913.28/282,804.48 = 114,283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,913.28x = 282,804.48 × 114,283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,913.28x = 32,319,891,446.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319,891,446.17/204,913.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,724.73

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