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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,111.23, 283,017.40 and 114,460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,111.23, 283,017.40 and 114,460.08 is: 157,934.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,111.23 : 283,017.40 = 114,460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,111.23/283,017.40 = 114,460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,111.23x = 283,017.40 × 114,460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,111.23x = 32,394,194,245.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394,194,245.39/205,111.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,934.77

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