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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,952.52, 282,833.88 and 114,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,952.52, 282,833.88 and 114,308.60 is: 157,745.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,952.52 : 282,833.88 = 114,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,952.52/282,833.88 = 114,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,952.52x = 282,833.88 × 114,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,952.52x = 32,330,344,855.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,330,344,855.37/204,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,745.53

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