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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,940.18, 282,819 and 114,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,940.18, 282,819 and 114,302.08 is: 157,737.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,940.18 : 282,819 = 114,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,940.18/282,819 = 114,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,940.18x = 282,819 × 114,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,940.18x = 32,326,799,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,799,963.52/204,940.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,737.74

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