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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,001.51, 282,901.95 and 114,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,001.51, 282,901.95 and 114,357.44 is: 157,813.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,001.51 : 282,901.95 = 114,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,001.51/282,901.95 = 114,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,001.51x = 282,901.95 × 114,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,001.51x = 32,351,943,480.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,943,480.26/205,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,813.20

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