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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,292.84, 283,287.96 and 114,641.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,292.84, 283,287.96 and 114,641.72 is: 158,196.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,292.84 : 283,287.96 = 114,641.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,292.84/283,287.96 = 114,641.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,292.84x = 283,287.96 × 114,641.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,292.84x = 32,476,618,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476,618,989.69/205,292.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,196.55

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