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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,941.46, 282,818.67 and 114,297.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,941.46, 282,818.67 and 114,297.54 is: 157,730.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,941.46 : 282,818.67 = 114,297.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,941.46/282,818.67 = 114,297.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,941.46x = 282,818.67 × 114,297.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,941.46x = 32,325,478,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325,478,247.07/204,941.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,730.30

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