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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,916.12, 282,785.48 and 114,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,916.12, 282,785.48 and 114,277.81 is: 157,704.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,916.12 : 282,785.48 = 114,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,916.12/282,785.48 = 114,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,916.12x = 282,785.48 × 114,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,916.12x = 32,316,105,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316,105,354.20/204,916.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,704.07

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