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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,786.13, 282,606.16 and 114,147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,786.13, 282,606.16 and 114,147.83 is: 157,524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,786.13 : 282,606.16 = 114,147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,786.13/282,606.16 = 114,147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,786.13x = 282,606.16 × 114,147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,786.13x = 32,258,879,908.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,879,908.63/204,786.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,524.73

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