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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,786.32, 282,606.52 and 114,148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,786.32, 282,606.52 and 114,148.12 is: 157,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,786.32 : 282,606.52 = 114,148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,786.32/282,606.52 = 114,148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,786.32x = 282,606.52 × 114,148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,786.32x = 32,259,002,957.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,002,957.74/204,786.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,525.19

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