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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,794.42, 282,632.73 and 114,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,794.42, 282,632.73 and 114,179.72 is: 157,577.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,794.42 : 282,632.73 = 114,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,794.42/282,632.73 = 114,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,794.42x = 282,632.73 × 114,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,794.42x = 32,270,925,974.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270,925,974.24/204,794.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,577.17

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