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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,778.10, 282,583.81 and 114,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,778.10, 282,583.81 and 114,143.96 is: 157,513.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,778.10 : 282,583.81 = 114,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,778.10/282,583.81 = 114,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,778.10x = 282,583.81 × 114,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,778.10x = 32,255,235,105.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,235,105.29/204,778.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,513.11

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