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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,794.92, 282,633.42 and 114,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,794.92, 282,633.42 and 114,180.22 is: 157,577.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,794.92 : 282,633.42 = 114,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,794.92/282,633.42 = 114,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,794.92x = 282,633.42 × 114,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,794.92x = 32,271,146,074.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271,146,074.95/204,794.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,577.86

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