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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,967.03, 282,854.99 and 114,328.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,967.03, 282,854.99 and 114,328.86 is: 157,774.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,967.03 : 282,854.99 = 114,328.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,967.03/282,854.99 = 114,328.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,967.03x = 282,854.99 × 114,328.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,967.03x = 32,338,488,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,488,552.01/204,967.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,774.10

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