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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,808.85, 282,637.61 and 114,170.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,808.85, 282,637.61 and 114,170.57 is: 157,556.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,808.85 : 282,637.61 = 114,170.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,808.85/282,637.61 = 114,170.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,808.85x = 282,637.61 × 114,170.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,808.85x = 32,268,897,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268,897,037.14/204,808.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,556.17

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