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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,796.11, 282,618 and 114,151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,796.11, 282,618 and 114,151.05 is: 157,528.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,796.11 : 282,618 = 114,151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,796.11/282,618 = 114,151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,796.11x = 282,618 × 114,151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,796.11x = 32,261,141,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261,141,448.90/204,796.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,528.10

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