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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,946.68, 282,827.97 and 114,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,946.68, 282,827.97 and 114,308.58 is: 157,746.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,946.68 : 282,827.97 = 114,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,946.68/282,827.97 = 114,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,946.68x = 282,827.97 × 114,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,946.68x = 32,329,663,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,329,663,634.98/204,946.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,746.71

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