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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,115.84, 283,048.04 and 114,464.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,115.84, 283,048.04 and 114,464.69 is: 157,954.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,115.84 : 283,048.04 = 114,464.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,115.84/283,048.04 = 114,464.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,115.84x = 283,048.04 × 114,464.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,115.84x = 32,399,005,024.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399,005,024.63/205,115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,954.67

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