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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,069.59, 283,017.96 and 114,457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,069.59, 283,017.96 and 114,457.05 is: 157,962.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,069.59 : 283,017.96 = 114,457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,069.59/283,017.96 = 114,457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,069.59x = 283,017.96 × 114,457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,069.59x = 32,393,400,798.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,393,400,798.62/205,069.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,962.97

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