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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,093.66, 283,028.72 and 114,448.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,093.66, 283,028.72 and 114,448.67 is: 157,938.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,093.66 : 283,028.72 = 114,448.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,093.66/283,028.72 = 114,448.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,093.66x = 283,028.72 × 114,448.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,093.66x = 32,392,259,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392,259,160.66/205,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,938.86

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