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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,101.17, 283,039.05 and 114,456.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,101.17, 283,039.05 and 114,456.17 is: 157,949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,101.17 : 283,039.05 = 114,456.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,101.17/283,039.05 = 114,456.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,101.17x = 283,039.05 × 114,456.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,101.17x = 32,395,565,623.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395,565,623.44/205,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,949.20

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