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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,069.93, 282,997.19 and 114,424.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,069.93, 282,997.19 and 114,424.25 is: 157,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,069.93 : 282,997.19 = 114,424.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,069.93/282,997.19 = 114,424.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,069.93x = 282,997.19 × 114,424.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,069.93x = 32,381,740,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381,740,088.93/205,069.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,905.84

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