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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,070.43, 282,997.89 and 114,424.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,070.43, 282,997.89 and 114,424.75 is: 157,906.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,070.43 : 282,997.89 = 114,424.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,070.43/282,997.89 = 114,424.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,070.43x = 282,997.89 × 114,424.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,070.43x = 32,381,960,826.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,381,960,826.66/205,070.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,906.53

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