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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,778.74, 282,595.98 and 114,140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,778.74, 282,595.98 and 114,140.46 is: 157,514.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,778.74 : 282,595.98 = 114,140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,778.74/282,595.98 = 114,140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,778.74x = 282,595.98 × 114,140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,778.74x = 32,255,634,580.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,634,580.65/204,778.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,514.57

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