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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,990.54, 282,858.66 and 114,335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,990.54, 282,858.66 and 114,335.88 is: 157,767.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,990.54 : 282,858.66 = 114,335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,990.54/282,858.66 = 114,335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,990.54x = 282,858.66 × 114,335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,990.54x = 32,340,893,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,340,893,806.72/204,990.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,767.74

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