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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,964.90, 282,851.95 and 114,326.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,964.90, 282,851.95 and 114,326.73 is: 157,771.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,964.90 : 282,851.95 = 114,326.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,964.90/282,851.95 = 114,326.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,964.90x = 282,851.95 × 114,326.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,964.90x = 32,337,538,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,337,538,361.61/204,964.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,771.11

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