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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,118.73, 283,064.76 and 114,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,118.73, 283,064.76 and 114,473.25 is: 157,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,118.73 : 283,064.76 = 114,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,118.73/283,064.76 = 114,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,118.73x = 283,064.76 × 114,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,118.73x = 32,403,343,037.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403,343,037.67/205,118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,973.59

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