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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,114.89, 283,087.08 and 114,476.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,114.89, 283,087.08 and 114,476.69 is: 157,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,114.89 : 283,087.08 = 114,476.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,114.89/283,087.08 = 114,476.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,114.89x = 283,087.08 × 114,476.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,114.89x = 32,406,871,327.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,871,327.78/205,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,993.76

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