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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,931.47, 282,804.88 and 114,287.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,931.47, 282,804.88 and 114,287.54 is: 157,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,931.47 : 282,804.88 = 114,287.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,931.47/282,804.88 = 114,287.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,931.47x = 282,804.88 × 114,287.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,931.47x = 32,321,073,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321,073,463.76/204,931.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,716.50

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