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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,075.06, 283,003.20 and 114,425.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,075.06, 283,003.20 and 114,425.56 is: 157,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,075.06 : 283,003.20 = 114,425.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,075.06/283,003.20 = 114,425.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,075.06x = 283,003.20 × 114,425.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,075.06x = 32,382,799,641.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,799,641.79/205,075.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,907.06

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