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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,773.04, 282,603.12 and 114,158.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,773.04, 282,603.12 and 114,158.16 is: 157,547.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,773.04 : 282,603.12 = 114,158.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,773.04/282,603.12 = 114,158.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,773.04x = 282,603.12 × 114,158.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,773.04x = 32,261,452,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261,452,189.46/204,773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,547.36

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