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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,965.23, 282,852.40 and 114,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,965.23, 282,852.40 and 114,327.06 is: 157,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,965.23 : 282,852.40 = 114,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,965.23/282,852.40 = 114,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,965.23x = 282,852.40 × 114,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,965.23x = 32,337,683,764.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,337,683,764.84/204,965.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,771.56

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