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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,929.50, 282,802.17 and 114,285.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,929.50, 282,802.17 and 114,285.57 is: 157,713.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,929.50 : 282,802.17 = 114,285.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,929.50/282,802.17 = 114,285.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,929.50x = 282,802.17 × 114,285.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,929.50x = 32,320,207,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320,207,320.29/204,929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,713.78

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