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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,973.10, 282,862.16 and 114,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,973.10, 282,862.16 and 114,329 is: 157,773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,973.10 : 282,862.16 = 114,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,973.10/282,862.16 = 114,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,973.10x = 282,862.16 × 114,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,973.10x = 32,339,347,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,339,347,890.64/204,973.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,773.62

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