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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,976.32, 282,867.76 and 114,329.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,976.32, 282,867.76 and 114,329.95 is: 157,775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,976.32 : 282,867.76 = 114,329.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,976.32/282,867.76 = 114,329.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,976.32x = 282,867.76 × 114,329.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,976.32x = 32,340,257,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,257,241.18/204,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,775.58

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