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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,743.78, 282,546.68 and 114,097.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,743.78, 282,546.68 and 114,097.76 is: 157,455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,743.78 : 282,546.68 = 114,097.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,743.78/282,546.68 = 114,097.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,743.78x = 282,546.68 × 114,097.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,743.78x = 32,237,941,300.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237,941,300.21/204,743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,455.05

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