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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,913.74, 282,782.19 and 114,275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,913.74, 282,782.19 and 114,275.43 is: 157,700.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,913.74 : 282,782.19 = 114,275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,913.74/282,782.19 = 114,275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,913.74x = 282,782.19 × 114,275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,913.74x = 32,315,057,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315,057,847.56/204,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,700.79

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