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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,921.93, 282,793.91 and 114,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,921.93, 282,793.91 and 114,283.74 is: 157,712.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,921.93 : 282,793.91 = 114,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,921.93/282,793.91 = 114,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,921.93x = 282,793.91 × 114,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,921.93x = 32,318,745,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318,745,112.60/204,921.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,712.48

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