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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,782.21, 282,600.75 and 114,143.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,782.21, 282,600.75 and 114,143.92 is: 157,519.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,782.21 : 282,600.75 = 114,143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,782.21/282,600.75 = 114,143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,782.21x = 282,600.75 × 114,143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,782.21x = 32,257,156,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257,156,591.60/204,782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,519.33

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