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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,100.10, 283,038.64 and 114,461.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,100.10, 283,038.64 and 114,461.44 is: 157,957.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,100.10 : 283,038.64 = 114,461.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,100.10/283,038.64 = 114,461.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,100.10x = 283,038.64 × 114,461.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,100.10x = 32,397,009,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,397,009,316.29/205,100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,957.06

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