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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,117.17, 283,075.91 and 114,490.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,117.17, 283,075.91 and 114,490.81 is: 158,005.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,117.17 : 283,075.91 = 114,490.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,117.17/283,075.91 = 114,490.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,117.17x = 283,075.91 × 114,490.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,117.17x = 32,409,590,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,409,590,227.39/205,117.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,005.25

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