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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,786.82, 282,607.21 and 114,148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,786.82, 282,607.21 and 114,148.62 is: 157,525.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,786.82 : 282,607.21 = 114,148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,786.82/282,607.21 = 114,148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,786.82x = 282,607.21 × 114,148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,786.82x = 32,259,223,023.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,223,023.55/204,786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,525.88

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