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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,783, 282,601.85 and 114,144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,783, 282,601.85 and 114,144.72 is: 157,520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,783 : 282,601.85 = 114,144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,783/282,601.85 = 114,144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,783x = 282,601.85 × 114,144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,783x = 32,257,509,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257,509,039.73/204,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,520.44

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