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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,927.95, 282,800.01 and 114,284.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,927.95, 282,800.01 and 114,284.01 is: 157,711.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,927.95 : 282,800.01 = 114,284.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,927.95/282,800.01 = 114,284.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,927.95x = 282,800.01 × 114,284.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,927.95x = 32,319,519,170.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319,519,170.84/204,927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,711.62

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