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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,782.82, 282,601.68 and 114,144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,782.82, 282,601.68 and 114,144.62 is: 157,520.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,782.82 : 282,601.68 = 114,144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,782.82/282,601.68 = 114,144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,782.82x = 282,601.68 × 114,144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,782.82x = 32,257,461,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257,461,374.96/204,782.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,520.35

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