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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,080.18, 283,009.72 and 114,430.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,080.18, 283,009.72 and 114,430.86 is: 157,914.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,080.18 : 283,009.72 = 114,430.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,080.18/283,009.72 = 114,430.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,080.18x = 283,009.72 × 114,430.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,080.18x = 32,385,045,647.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,385,045,647.96/205,080.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,914.07

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