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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,989.54, 282,857.28 and 114,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,989.54, 282,857.28 and 114,334.88 is: 157,766.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,989.54 : 282,857.28 = 114,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,989.54/282,857.28 = 114,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,989.54x = 282,857.28 × 114,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,989.54x = 32,340,453,165.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,453,165.93/204,989.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,766.36

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