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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,391.58, 283,440.33 and 114,747.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,391.58, 283,440.33 and 114,747.57 is: 158,351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,391.58 : 283,440.33 = 114,747.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,391.58/283,440.33 = 114,747.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,391.58x = 283,440.33 × 114,747.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,391.58x = 32,524,089,107.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,524,089,107.50/205,391.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,351.62

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