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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,918.49, 282,788.73 and 114,280.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,918.49, 282,788.73 and 114,280.18 is: 157,707.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,918.49 : 282,788.73 = 114,280.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,918.49/282,788.73 = 114,280.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,918.49x = 282,788.73 × 114,280.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,918.49x = 32,317,146,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,146,966.37/204,918.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,707.33

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