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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,923.31, 282,795.80 and 114,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,923.31, 282,795.80 and 114,285.12 is: 157,714.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,923.31 : 282,795.80 = 114,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,923.31/282,795.80 = 114,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,923.31x = 282,795.80 × 114,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,923.31x = 32,319,351,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319,351,938.50/204,923.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,714.38

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