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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,916.28, 282,808.62 and 114,286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,916.28, 282,808.62 and 114,286.52 is: 157,728.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,916.28 : 282,808.62 = 114,286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,916.28/282,808.62 = 114,286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,916.28x = 282,808.62 × 114,286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,916.28x = 32,321,213,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321,213,005.80/204,916.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,728.87

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