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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,109.55, 283,065.44 and 114,483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,109.55, 283,065.44 and 114,483.24 is: 157,994.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,109.55 : 283,065.44 = 114,483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,109.55/283,065.44 = 114,483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,109.55x = 283,065.44 × 114,483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,109.55x = 32,406,248,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,248,130.81/205,109.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,994.83

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