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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,977.32, 282,869.14 and 114,330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,977.32, 282,869.14 and 114,330.95 is: 157,776.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,977.32 : 282,869.14 = 114,330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,977.32/282,869.14 = 114,330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,977.32x = 282,869.14 × 114,330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,977.32x = 32,340,697,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,697,501.88/204,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,776.96

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