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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,118.17, 283,077.29 and 114,491.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,118.17, 283,077.29 and 114,491.81 is: 158,006.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,118.17 : 283,077.29 = 114,491.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,118.17/283,077.29 = 114,491.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,118.17x = 283,077.29 × 114,491.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,118.17x = 32,410,031,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410,031,301.99/205,118.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,006.63

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