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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,971.50, 282,859.94 and 114,327.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,971.50, 282,859.94 and 114,327.41 is: 157,771.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,971.50 : 282,859.94 = 114,327.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,971.50/282,859.94 = 114,327.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,971.50x = 282,859.94 × 114,327.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,971.50x = 32,338,643,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,643,204.47/204,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,771.41

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