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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,966.73, 282,854.47 and 114,328.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,966.73, 282,854.47 and 114,328.56 is: 157,773.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,966.73 : 282,854.47 = 114,328.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,966.73/282,854.47 = 114,328.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,966.73x = 282,854.47 × 114,328.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,966.73x = 32,338,344,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,344,244.66/204,966.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,773.63

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