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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,091.73, 283,027.23 and 114,451.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,091.73, 283,027.23 and 114,451.52 is: 157,943.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,091.73 : 283,027.23 = 114,451.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,091.73/283,027.23 = 114,451.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,091.73x = 283,027.23 × 114,451.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,091.73x = 32,392,895,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392,895,259.75/205,091.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,943.45

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