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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,923.81, 282,796.49 and 114,285.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,923.81, 282,796.49 and 114,285.62 is: 157,715.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,923.81 : 282,796.49 = 114,285.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,923.81/282,796.49 = 114,285.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,923.81x = 282,796.49 × 114,285.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,923.81x = 32,319,572,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319,572,193.47/204,923.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,715.07

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