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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,984.40, 282,878.80 and 114,346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,984.40, 282,878.80 and 114,346.24 is: 157,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,984.40 : 282,878.80 = 114,346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,984.40/282,878.80 = 114,346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,984.40x = 282,878.80 × 114,346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,984.40x = 32,346,127,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346,127,155.71/204,984.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,797.99

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