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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,991.26, 282,890.07 and 114,355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,991.26, 282,890.07 and 114,355.50 is: 157,811.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,991.26 : 282,890.07 = 114,355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,991.26/282,890.07 = 114,355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,991.26x = 282,890.07 × 114,355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,991.26x = 32,350,035,399.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350,035,399.89/204,991.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,811.78

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