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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,999.26, 282,898.85 and 114,355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,999.26, 282,898.85 and 114,355.19 is: 157,810.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,999.26 : 282,898.85 = 114,355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,999.26/282,898.85 = 114,355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,999.26x = 282,898.85 × 114,355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,999.26x = 32,350,951,878.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,350,951,878.00/204,999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,810.09

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