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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,768.26, 282,603.15 and 114,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,768.26, 282,603.15 and 114,132.50 is: 157,515.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,768.26 : 282,603.15 = 114,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,768.26/282,603.15 = 114,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,768.26x = 282,603.15 × 114,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,768.26x = 32,254,204,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254,204,017.38/204,768.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,515.64

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