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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,913.62, 282,782.02 and 114,275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,913.62, 282,782.02 and 114,275.31 is: 157,700.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,913.62 : 282,782.02 = 114,275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,913.62/282,782.02 = 114,275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,913.62x = 282,782.02 × 114,275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,913.62x = 32,315,003,283.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315,003,283.61/204,913.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,700.62

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