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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,771.54, 282,607.61 and 114,135.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,771.54, 282,607.61 and 114,135.78 is: 157,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,771.54 : 282,607.61 = 114,135.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,771.54/282,607.61 = 114,135.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,771.54x = 282,607.61 × 114,135.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,771.54x = 32,255,639,430.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,639,430.61/204,771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,520.13

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