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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,777.32, 282,594.09 and 114,139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,777.32, 282,594.09 and 114,139.12 is: 157,512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,777.32 : 282,594.09 = 114,139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,777.32/282,594.09 = 114,139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,777.32x = 282,594.09 × 114,139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,777.32x = 32,255,040,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,040,179.11/204,777.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,512.76

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