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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,798.65, 282,623.40 and 114,160.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,798.65, 282,623.40 and 114,160.37 is: 157,542.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,798.65 : 282,623.40 = 114,160.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,798.65/282,623.40 = 114,160.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,798.65x = 282,623.40 × 114,160.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,798.65x = 32,264,390,501.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264,390,501.54/204,798.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,542.01

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