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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,107.22, 283,062.17 and 114,480.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,107.22, 283,062.17 and 114,480.86 is: 157,991.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,107.22 : 283,062.17 = 114,480.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,107.22/283,062.17 = 114,480.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,107.22x = 283,062.17 × 114,480.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,107.22x = 32,405,200,082.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,405,200,082.66/205,107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,991.52

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