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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,779.92, 282,612.72 and 114,165.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,779.92, 282,612.72 and 114,165.22 is: 157,557.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,779.92 : 282,612.72 = 114,165.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,779.92/282,612.72 = 114,165.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,779.92x = 282,612.72 × 114,165.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,779.92x = 32,264,543,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,543,353.60/204,779.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,557.16

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