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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,052.48, 282,959.52 and 114,421.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,052.48, 282,959.52 and 114,421.76 is: 157,894.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,052.48 : 282,959.52 = 114,421.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,052.48/282,959.52 = 114,421.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,052.48x = 282,959.52 × 114,421.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,052.48x = 32,376,726,287.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376,726,287.16/205,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,894.83

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