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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,776.42, 282,607.89 and 114,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,776.42, 282,607.89 and 114,161.72 is: 157,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,776.42 : 282,607.89 = 114,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,776.42/282,607.89 = 114,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,776.42x = 282,607.89 × 114,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,776.42x = 32,263,002,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263,002,807.97/204,776.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,552.33

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