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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,927.56, 282,801.68 and 114,289.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,927.56, 282,801.68 and 114,289.37 is: 157,720.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,927.56 : 282,801.68 = 114,289.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,927.56/282,801.68 = 114,289.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,927.56x = 282,801.68 × 114,289.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,927.56x = 32,321,225,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321,225,842.14/204,927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,720.25

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