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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,913.49, 282,781.85 and 114,275.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,913.49, 282,781.85 and 114,275.19 is: 157,700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,913.49 : 282,781.85 = 114,275.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,913.49/282,781.85 = 114,275.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,913.49x = 282,781.85 × 114,275.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,913.49x = 32,314,948,223.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314,948,223.39/204,913.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,700.44

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