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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,111.13, 283,067.55 and 114,484.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,111.13, 283,067.55 and 114,484.73 is: 157,996.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,111.13 : 283,067.55 = 114,484.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,111.13/283,067.55 = 114,484.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,111.13x = 283,067.55 × 114,484.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,111.13x = 32,406,910,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,910,618.17/205,111.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,996.84

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