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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,068.06, 282,993.57 and 114,418.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,068.06, 282,993.57 and 114,418.53 is: 157,897.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,068.06 : 282,993.57 = 114,418.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,068.06/282,993.57 = 114,418.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,068.06x = 282,993.57 × 114,418.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,068.06x = 32,379,708,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379,708,278.85/205,068.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,897.37

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