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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,717.57, 282,507.35 and 114,077.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,717.57, 282,507.35 and 114,077.35 is: 157,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,717.57 : 282,507.35 = 114,077.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,717.57/282,507.35 = 114,077.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,717.57x = 282,507.35 × 114,077.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,717.57x = 32,227,689,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227,689,843.52/204,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,425.13

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