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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,954.18, 282,838.32 and 114,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,954.18, 282,838.32 and 114,316.08 is: 157,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,954.18 : 282,838.32 = 114,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,954.18/282,838.32 = 114,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,954.18x = 282,838.32 × 114,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,954.18x = 32,332,968,016.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332,968,016.19/204,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,757.06

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