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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,787.82, 282,608.59 and 114,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,787.82, 282,608.59 and 114,149.62 is: 157,527.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,787.82 : 282,608.59 = 114,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,787.82/282,608.59 = 114,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,787.82x = 282,608.59 × 114,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,787.82x = 32,259,663,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,663,157.24/204,787.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,527.26

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