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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,916.74, 282,786.33 and 114,278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,916.74, 282,786.33 and 114,278.43 is: 157,704.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,916.74 : 282,786.33 = 114,278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,916.74/282,786.33 = 114,278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,916.74x = 282,786.33 × 114,278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,916.74x = 32,316,377,817.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,316,377,817.86/204,916.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,704.92

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