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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,790.70, 282,606.90 and 114,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,790.70, 282,606.90 and 114,146.30 is: 157,519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,790.70 : 282,606.90 = 114,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,790.70/282,606.90 = 114,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,790.70x = 282,606.90 × 114,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,790.70x = 32,258,531,989.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,258,531,989.47/204,790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,519.52

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