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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,766.76, 282,601.08 and 114,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,766.76, 282,601.08 and 114,131 is: 157,513.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,766.76 : 282,601.08 = 114,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,766.76/282,601.08 = 114,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,766.76x = 282,601.08 × 114,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,766.76x = 32,253,543,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253,543,861.48/204,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,513.57

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