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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,778.82, 282,596.16 and 114,140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,778.82, 282,596.16 and 114,140.62 is: 157,514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,778.82 : 282,596.16 = 114,140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,778.82/282,596.16 = 114,140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,778.82x = 282,596.16 × 114,140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,778.82x = 32,255,699,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,699,499.04/204,778.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,514.82

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