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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,788.91, 282,609.99 and 114,150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,788.91, 282,609.99 and 114,150.60 is: 157,528.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,788.91 : 282,609.99 = 114,150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,788.91/282,609.99 = 114,150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,788.91x = 282,609.99 × 114,150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,788.91x = 32,260,099,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260,099,924.49/204,788.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,528.55

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