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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,070.93, 282,998.57 and 114,425.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,070.93, 282,998.57 and 114,425.25 is: 157,907.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,070.93 : 282,998.57 = 114,425.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,070.93/282,998.57 = 114,425.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,070.93x = 282,998.57 × 114,425.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,070.93x = 32,382,182,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,182,121.89/205,070.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,907.23

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