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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,767.48, 282,602.10 and 114,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,767.48, 282,602.10 and 114,131.72 is: 157,514.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,767.48 : 282,602.10 = 114,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,767.48/282,602.10 = 114,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,767.48x = 282,602.10 × 114,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,767.48x = 32,253,863,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253,863,748.61/204,767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,514.58

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