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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,391.51, 283,446.07 and 114,757.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,391.51, 283,446.07 and 114,757.46 is: 158,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,391.51 : 283,446.07 = 114,757.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,391.51/283,446.07 = 114,757.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,391.51x = 283,446.07 × 114,757.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,391.51x = 32,527,550,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,527,550,398.98/205,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,368.52

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