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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,066.62, 283,013.82 and 114,454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,066.62, 283,013.82 and 114,454.08 is: 157,958.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,066.62 : 283,013.82 = 114,454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,066.62/283,013.82 = 114,454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,066.62x = 283,013.82 × 114,454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,066.62x = 32,392,086,395.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392,086,395.39/205,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,958.84

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