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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,079.41, 283,009.02 and 114,434.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,079.41, 283,009.02 and 114,434.38 is: 157,919.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,079.41 : 283,009.02 = 114,434.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,079.41/283,009.02 = 114,434.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,079.41x = 283,009.02 × 114,434.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,079.41x = 32,385,960,323.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385,960,323.06/205,079.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,919.13

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