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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,079.66, 283,009.37 and 114,434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,079.66, 283,009.37 and 114,434.63 is: 157,919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,079.66 : 283,009.37 = 114,434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,079.66/283,009.37 = 114,434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,079.66x = 283,009.37 × 114,434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,079.66x = 32,386,070,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386,070,555.26/205,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,919.47

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