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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,947.90, 282,828.60 and 114,309.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,947.90, 282,828.60 and 114,309.74 is: 157,747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,947.90 : 282,828.60 = 114,309.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,947.90/282,828.60 = 114,309.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,947.90x = 282,828.60 × 114,309.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,947.90x = 32,330,062,316.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,330,062,316.42/204,947.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,747.71

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