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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,761.48, 282,533.34 and 114,115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,761.48, 282,533.34 and 114,115.16 is: 157,458.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,761.48 : 282,533.34 = 114,115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,761.48/282,533.34 = 114,115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,761.48x = 282,533.34 × 114,115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,761.48x = 32,241,337,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,241,337,299.43/204,761.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,458.02

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