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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,097.92, 283,034.56 and 114,452.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,097.92, 283,034.56 and 114,452.92 is: 157,944.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,097.92 : 283,034.56 = 114,452.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,097.92/283,034.56 = 114,452.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,097.92x = 283,034.56 × 114,452.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,097.92x = 32,394,131,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394,131,852.92/205,097.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,944.71

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