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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,782.48, 282,565.56 and 114,118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,782.48, 282,565.56 and 114,118.56 is: 157,464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,782.48 : 282,565.56 = 114,118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,782.48/282,565.56 = 114,118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,782.48x = 282,565.56 × 114,118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,782.48x = 32,245,974,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,245,974,812.79/204,782.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,464.52

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