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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,056.11, 282,949.98 and 114,398.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,056.11, 282,949.98 and 114,398.89 is: 157,855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,056.11 : 282,949.98 = 114,398.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,056.11/282,949.98 = 114,398.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,056.11x = 282,949.98 × 114,398.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,056.11x = 32,369,162,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,369,162,501.15/205,056.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,855.15

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