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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,961.02, 282,846.63 and 114,314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,961.02, 282,846.63 and 114,314.65 is: 157,754.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,961.02 : 282,846.63 = 114,314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,961.02/282,846.63 = 114,314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,961.02x = 282,846.63 × 114,314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,961.02x = 32,333,512,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,333,512,805.01/204,961.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,754.45

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