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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,791.61, 282,611.79 and 114,146.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,791.61, 282,611.79 and 114,146.55 is: 157,521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,791.61 : 282,611.79 = 114,146.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,791.61/282,611.79 = 114,146.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,791.61x = 282,611.79 × 114,146.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,791.61x = 32,259,160,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,160,817.82/204,791.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,521.89

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