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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,063.44, 282,988.33 and 114,423.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,063.44, 282,988.33 and 114,423.23 is: 157,904.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,063.44 : 282,988.33 = 114,423.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,063.44/282,988.33 = 114,423.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,063.44x = 282,988.33 × 114,423.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,063.44x = 32,380,438,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,380,438,770.91/205,063.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,904.49

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