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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,092.73, 283,028.61 and 114,452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,092.73, 283,028.61 and 114,452.52 is: 157,944.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,092.73 : 283,028.61 = 114,452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,092.73/283,028.61 = 114,452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,092.73x = 283,028.61 × 114,452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,092.73x = 32,393,337,646.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,393,337,646.60/205,092.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,944.84

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