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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,077.18, 283,005.58 and 114,427.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,077.18, 283,005.58 and 114,427.86 is: 157,909.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,077.18 : 283,005.58 = 114,427.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,077.18/283,005.58 = 114,427.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,077.18x = 283,005.58 × 114,427.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,077.18x = 32,383,722,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,383,722,887.46/205,077.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,909.93

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