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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,118.24, 283,077.40 and 114,491.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,118.24, 283,077.40 and 114,491.84 is: 158,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,118.24 : 283,077.40 = 114,491.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,118.24/283,077.40 = 114,491.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,118.24x = 283,077.40 × 114,491.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,118.24x = 32,410,052,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,410,052,388.42/205,118.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,006.68

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