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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,785.63, 282,605.47 and 114,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,785.63, 282,605.47 and 114,147.33 is: 157,524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,785.63 : 282,605.47 = 114,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,785.63/282,605.47 = 114,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,785.63x = 282,605.47 × 114,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,785.63x = 32,258,659,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,659,843.90/204,785.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,524.04

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