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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,794.83, 282,618.15 and 114,156.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,794.83, 282,618.15 and 114,156.53 is: 157,536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,794.83 : 282,618.15 = 114,156.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,794.83/282,618.15 = 114,156.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,794.83x = 282,618.15 × 114,156.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,794.83x = 32,262,707,319.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262,707,319.02/204,794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,536.73

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