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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,943.02, 282,820.77 and 114,299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,943.02, 282,820.77 and 114,299.10 is: 157,732.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,943.02 : 282,820.77 = 114,299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,943.02/282,820.77 = 114,299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,943.02x = 282,820.77 × 114,299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,943.02x = 32,326,159,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,159,472.31/204,943.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,732.42

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