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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,927.47, 282,799.36 and 114,283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,927.47, 282,799.36 and 114,283.54 is: 157,710.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,927.47 : 282,799.36 = 114,283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,927.47/282,799.36 = 114,283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,927.47x = 282,799.36 × 114,283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,927.47x = 32,319,311,970.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319,311,970.53/204,927.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,710.98

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