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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,048.59, 282,988.94 and 114,436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,048.59, 282,988.94 and 114,436.05 is: 157,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,048.59 : 282,988.94 = 114,436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,048.59/282,988.94 = 114,436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,048.59x = 282,988.94 × 114,436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,048.59x = 32,384,135,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,384,135,915.11/205,048.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,933.96

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