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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,104.17, 283,043.19 and 114,459.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,104.17, 283,043.19 and 114,459.17 is: 157,953.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,104.17 : 283,043.19 = 114,459.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,104.17/283,043.19 = 114,459.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,104.17x = 283,043.19 × 114,459.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,104.17x = 32,396,888,601.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,396,888,601.55/205,104.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,953.34

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