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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,954.12, 282,838.28 and 114,315.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,954.12, 282,838.28 and 114,315.84 is: 157,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,954.12 : 282,838.28 = 114,315.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,954.12/282,838.28 = 114,315.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,954.12x = 282,838.28 × 114,315.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,954.12x = 32,332,895,562.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332,895,562.36/204,954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,756.75

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