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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,941.52, 282,818.70 and 114,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,941.52, 282,818.70 and 114,297.60 is: 157,730.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,941.52 : 282,818.70 = 114,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,941.52/282,818.70 = 114,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,941.52x = 282,818.70 × 114,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,941.52x = 32,325,498,645.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,325,498,645.12/204,941.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,730.35

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