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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,923.49, 282,795.63 and 114,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,923.49, 282,795.63 and 114,285.18 is: 157,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,923.49 : 282,795.63 = 114,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,923.49/282,795.63 = 114,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,923.49x = 282,795.63 × 114,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,923.49x = 32,319,349,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319,349,477.76/204,923.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,714.23

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