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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,076.25, 282,962.97 and 117,844.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,076.25, 282,962.97 and 117,844.49 is: 162,601.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,076.25 : 282,962.97 = 117,844.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,076.25/282,962.97 = 117,844.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,076.25x = 282,962.97 × 117,844.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,076.25x = 33,345,626,526.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345,626,526.36/205,076.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,601.11

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