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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,033.97, 282,947.05 and 114,389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,033.97, 282,947.05 and 114,389.95 is: 157,858.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,033.97 : 282,947.05 = 114,389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,033.97/282,947.05 = 114,389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,033.97x = 282,947.05 × 114,389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,033.97x = 32,366,297,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,366,297,908.81/205,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,858.23

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