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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,400.08, 283,449.72 and 114,757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,400.08, 283,449.72 and 114,757.84 is: 158,364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,400.08 : 283,449.72 = 114,757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,400.08/283,449.72 = 114,757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,400.08x = 283,449.72 × 114,757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,400.08x = 32,528,077,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,528,077,615.80/205,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,364.48

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