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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,924.10, 282,794.70 and 114,280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,924.10, 282,794.70 and 114,280.16 is: 157,706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,924.10 : 282,794.70 = 114,280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,924.10/282,794.70 = 114,280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,924.10x = 282,794.70 × 114,280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,924.10x = 32,317,823,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,823,563.15/204,924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,706.31

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