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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,933.96, 282,808.32 and 114,290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,933.96, 282,808.32 and 114,290.04 is: 157,719.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,933.96 : 282,808.32 = 114,290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,933.96/282,808.32 = 114,290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,933.96x = 282,808.32 × 114,290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,933.96x = 32,322,174,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,174,205.13/204,933.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,719.95

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