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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,082.55, 283,013.58 and 114,433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,082.55, 283,013.58 and 114,433.02 is: 157,917.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,082.55 : 283,013.58 = 114,433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,082.55/283,013.58 = 114,433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,082.55x = 283,013.58 × 114,433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,082.55x = 32,386,098,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,386,098,660.41/205,082.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,917.38

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