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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,775.52, 282,590.56 and 114,129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,775.52, 282,590.56 and 114,129.44 is: 157,498.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,775.52 : 282,590.56 = 114,129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,775.52/282,590.56 = 114,129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,775.52x = 282,590.56 × 114,129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,775.52x = 32,251,902,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,251,902,362.09/204,775.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,498.82

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