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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,392.51, 283,447.45 and 114,758.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,392.51, 283,447.45 and 114,758.46 is: 158,369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,392.51 : 283,447.45 = 114,758.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,392.51/283,447.45 = 114,758.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,392.51x = 283,447.45 × 114,758.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,392.51x = 32,527,992,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,527,992,852.93/205,392.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,369.91

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