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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,943.52, 282,821.46 and 114,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,943.52, 282,821.46 and 114,299.60 is: 157,733.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,943.52 : 282,821.46 = 114,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,943.52/282,821.46 = 114,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,943.52x = 282,821.46 × 114,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,943.52x = 32,326,379,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326,379,749.42/204,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,733.11

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