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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,938.52, 282,814.56 and 114,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,938.52, 282,814.56 and 114,294.60 is: 157,726.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,938.52 : 282,814.56 = 114,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,938.52/282,814.56 = 114,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,938.52x = 282,814.56 × 114,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,938.52x = 32,324,177,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324,177,009.38/204,938.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,726.21

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