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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,790.59, 282,601.71 and 114,156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,790.59, 282,601.71 and 114,156.45 is: 157,530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,790.59 : 282,601.71 = 114,156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,790.59/282,601.71 = 114,156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,790.59x = 282,601.71 × 114,156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,790.59x = 32,260,807,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260,807,977.53/204,790.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,530.71

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