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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,001.77, 282,902.86 and 114,355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,001.77, 282,902.86 and 114,355.38 is: 157,810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,001.77 : 282,902.86 = 114,355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,001.77/282,902.86 = 114,355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,001.77x = 282,902.86 × 114,355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,001.77x = 32,351,464,058.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,464,058.39/205,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,810.66

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