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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,972.84, 282,862.98 and 114,326.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,972.84, 282,862.98 and 114,326.55 is: 157,770.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,972.84 : 282,862.98 = 114,326.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,972.84/282,862.98 = 114,326.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,972.84x = 282,862.98 × 114,326.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,972.84x = 32,338,748,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,338,748,626.12/204,972.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,770.90

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