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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,922.31, 282,794.42 and 114,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,922.31, 282,794.42 and 114,284.12 is: 157,712.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,922.31 : 282,794.42 = 114,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,922.31/282,794.42 = 114,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,922.31x = 282,794.42 × 114,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,922.31x = 32,318,910,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,318,910,302.35/204,922.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,712.99

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