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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,788.61, 282,607.65 and 114,143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,788.61, 282,607.65 and 114,143.54 is: 157,517.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,788.61 : 282,607.65 = 114,143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,788.61/282,607.65 = 114,143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,788.61x = 282,607.65 × 114,143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,788.61x = 32,257,836,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257,836,189.04/204,788.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,517.73

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