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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,792.61, 282,613.17 and 114,147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,792.61, 282,613.17 and 114,147.55 is: 157,523.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,792.61 : 282,613.17 = 114,147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,792.61/282,613.17 = 114,147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,792.61x = 282,613.17 × 114,147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,792.61x = 32,259,600,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,259,600,953.23/204,792.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,523.27

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