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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,788.48, 282,573.84 and 114,124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,788.48, 282,573.84 and 114,124.56 is: 157,472.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,788.48 : 282,573.84 = 114,124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,788.48/282,573.84 = 114,124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,788.48x = 282,573.84 × 114,124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,788.48x = 32,248,615,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,248,615,157.51/204,788.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,472.80

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