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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,125.12, 283,072.05 and 114,480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,125.12, 283,072.05 and 114,480.09 is: 157,982.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,125.12 : 283,072.05 = 114,480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,125.12/283,072.05 = 114,480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,125.12x = 283,072.05 × 114,480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,125.12x = 32,406,113,760.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,113,760.48/205,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,982.18

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