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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,777.42, 282,609.27 and 114,162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,777.42, 282,609.27 and 114,162.72 is: 157,553.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,777.42 : 282,609.27 = 114,162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,777.42/282,609.27 = 114,162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,777.42x = 282,609.27 × 114,162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,777.42x = 32,263,442,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263,442,960.41/204,777.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,553.71

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