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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,109.88, 283,065.83 and 114,483.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,109.88, 283,065.83 and 114,483.48 is: 157,995.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,109.88 : 283,065.83 = 114,483.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,109.88/283,065.83 = 114,483.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,109.88x = 283,065.83 × 114,483.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,109.88x = 32,406,361,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,361,287.49/205,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,995.13

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