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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,832.17, 282,650.79 and 114,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,832.17, 282,650.79 and 114,181.02 is: 157,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,832.17 : 282,650.79 = 114,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,832.17/282,650.79 = 114,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,832.17x = 282,650.79 × 114,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,832.17x = 32,273,355,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,273,355,506.01/204,832.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,559.99

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