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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,786.49, 282,571.08 and 114,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,786.49, 282,571.08 and 114,122.56 is: 157,470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,786.49 : 282,571.08 = 114,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,786.49/282,571.08 = 114,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,786.49x = 282,571.08 × 114,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,786.49x = 32,247,735,031.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,247,735,031.56/204,786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,470.03

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