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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,780.92, 282,614.10 and 114,166.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,780.92, 282,614.10 and 114,166.22 is: 157,558.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,780.92 : 282,614.10 = 114,166.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,780.92/282,614.10 = 114,166.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,780.92x = 282,614.10 × 114,166.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,780.92x = 32,264,983,515.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,983,515.70/204,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,558.54

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