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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,727.57, 282,532.80 and 114,083.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,727.57, 282,532.80 and 114,083.65 is: 157,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,727.57 : 282,532.80 = 114,083.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,727.57/282,532.80 = 114,083.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,727.57x = 282,532.80 × 114,083.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,727.57x = 32,232,373,068.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,232,373,068.72/204,727.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,440.31

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