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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,919.74, 282,790.47 and 114,281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,919.74, 282,790.47 and 114,281.43 is: 157,709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,919.74 : 282,790.47 = 114,281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,919.74/282,790.47 = 114,281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,919.74x = 282,790.47 × 114,281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,919.74x = 32,317,699,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,699,301.97/204,919.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,709.06

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