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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,797.11, 282,619.38 and 114,152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,797.11, 282,619.38 and 114,152.05 is: 157,529.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,797.11 : 282,619.38 = 114,152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,797.11/282,619.38 = 114,152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,797.11x = 282,619.38 × 114,152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,797.11x = 32,261,581,596.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,261,581,596.73/204,797.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,529.48

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