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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,361.63, 283,399.05 and 115,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,361.63, 283,399.05 and 115,937.63 is: 159,993.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,361.63 : 283,399.05 = 115,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,361.63/283,399.05 = 115,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,361.63x = 283,399.05 × 115,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,361.63x = 32,856,612,784.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,856,612,784.26/205,361.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,993.93

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