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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,773.52, 282,610.40 and 114,137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,773.52, 282,610.40 and 114,137.76 is: 157,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,773.52 : 282,610.40 = 114,137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,773.52/282,610.40 = 114,137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,773.52x = 282,610.40 × 114,137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,773.52x = 32,256,518,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256,518,008.70/204,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,522.90

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