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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,946.57, 282,826.77 and 114,308.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,946.57, 282,826.77 and 114,308.41 is: 157,745.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,946.57 : 282,826.77 = 114,308.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,946.57/282,826.77 = 114,308.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,946.57x = 282,826.77 × 114,308.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,946.57x = 32,329,478,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329,478,384.14/204,946.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,745.89

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