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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,929.46, 282,802.08 and 114,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,929.46, 282,802.08 and 114,285.52 is: 157,713.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,929.46 : 282,802.08 = 114,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,929.46/282,802.08 = 114,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,929.46x = 282,802.08 × 114,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,929.46x = 32,320,182,769.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320,182,769.88/204,929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,713.70

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