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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,928.95, 282,801.39 and 114,285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,928.95, 282,801.39 and 114,285.01 is: 157,713.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,928.95 : 282,801.39 = 114,285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,928.95/282,801.39 = 114,285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,928.95x = 282,801.39 × 114,285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,928.95x = 32,319,959,684.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319,959,684.16/204,928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,713.00

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