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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,788.10, 282,573.27 and 114,124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,788.10, 282,573.27 and 114,124.17 is: 157,472.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,788.10 : 282,573.27 = 114,124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,788.10/282,573.27 = 114,124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,788.10x = 282,573.27 × 114,124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,788.10x = 32,248,439,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248,439,902.94/204,788.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,472.24

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