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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,778.93, 282,596.24 and 114,140.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,778.93, 282,596.24 and 114,140.65 is: 157,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,778.93 : 282,596.24 = 114,140.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,778.93/282,596.24 = 114,140.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,778.93x = 282,596.24 × 114,140.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,778.93x = 32,255,719,227.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,255,719,227.65/204,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,514.83

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