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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,966.36, 282,853.95 and 114,328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,966.36, 282,853.95 and 114,328.20 is: 157,773.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,966.36 : 282,853.95 = 114,328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,966.36/282,853.95 = 114,328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,966.36x = 282,853.95 × 114,328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,966.36x = 32,338,182,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,182,966.39/204,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,773.12

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