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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,775.92, 282,607.20 and 114,161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,775.92, 282,607.20 and 114,161.22 is: 157,551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,775.92 : 282,607.20 = 114,161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,775.92/282,607.20 = 114,161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,775.92x = 282,607.20 × 114,161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,775.92x = 32,262,782,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,782,732.78/204,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,551.64

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