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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,992.01, 282,891.11 and 114,356.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,992.01, 282,891.11 and 114,356.25 is: 157,812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,992.01 : 282,891.11 = 114,356.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,992.01/282,891.11 = 114,356.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,992.01x = 282,891.11 × 114,356.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,992.01x = 32,350,365,926.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350,365,926.16/204,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,812.81

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