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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,071.93, 282,999.96 and 114,426.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,071.93, 282,999.96 and 114,426.25 is: 157,908.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,071.93 : 282,999.96 = 114,426.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,071.93/282,999.96 = 114,426.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,071.93x = 282,999.96 × 114,426.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,071.93x = 32,382,624,172.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,624,172.95/205,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,908.61

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