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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,126.62, 283,074.12 and 114,481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,126.62, 283,074.12 and 114,481.59 is: 157,984.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,126.62 : 283,074.12 = 114,481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,126.62/283,074.12 = 114,481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,126.62x = 283,074.12 × 114,481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,126.62x = 32,406,775,345.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,406,775,345.45/205,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,984.25

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