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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,931.96, 282,805.53 and 114,288.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,931.96, 282,805.53 and 114,288.01 is: 157,717.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,931.96 : 282,805.53 = 114,288.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,931.96/282,805.53 = 114,288.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,931.96x = 282,805.53 × 114,288.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,931.96x = 32,321,279,826.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321,279,826.67/204,931.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,717.13

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