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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,950.12, 282,832.76 and 114,311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,950.12, 282,832.76 and 114,311.84 is: 157,751.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,950.12 : 282,832.76 = 114,311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,950.12/282,832.76 = 114,311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,950.12x = 282,832.76 × 114,311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,950.12x = 32,331,133,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331,133,207.88/204,950.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,751.23

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