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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,766.57, 282,579.28 and 114,128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,766.57, 282,579.28 and 114,128.38 is: 157,497.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,766.57 : 282,579.28 = 114,128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,766.57/282,579.28 = 114,128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,766.57x = 282,579.28 × 114,128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,766.57x = 32,250,315,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,250,315,447.97/204,766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,497.95

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