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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,955.52, 282,838.02 and 114,311.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,955.52, 282,838.02 and 114,311.60 is: 157,749.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,955.52 : 282,838.02 = 114,311.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,955.52/282,838.02 = 114,311.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,955.52x = 282,838.02 × 114,311.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,955.52x = 32,331,666,607.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331,666,607.03/204,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,749.67

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