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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,116.59, 283,049.07 and 114,465.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,116.59, 283,049.07 and 114,465.44 is: 157,955.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,116.59 : 283,049.07 = 114,465.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,116.59/283,049.07 = 114,465.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,116.59x = 283,049.07 × 114,465.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,116.59x = 32,399,334,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,399,334,923.90/205,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,955.71

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