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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,779.76, 282,584.28 and 114,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,779.76, 282,584.28 and 114,132.72 is: 157,496.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,779.76 : 282,584.28 = 114,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,779.76/282,584.28 = 114,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,779.76x = 282,584.28 × 114,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,779.76x = 32,252,112,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,252,112,505.64/204,779.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,496.58

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