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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,924.22, 282,794.88 and 114,280.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,924.22, 282,794.88 and 114,280.29 is: 157,706.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,924.22 : 282,794.88 = 114,280.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,924.22/282,794.88 = 114,280.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,924.22x = 282,794.88 × 114,280.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,924.22x = 32,317,880,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,317,880,682.64/204,924.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,706.49

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