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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,401.87, 283,452.65 and 114,773.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,401.87, 283,452.65 and 114,773.45 is: 158,386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,401.87 : 283,452.65 = 114,773.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,401.87/283,452.65 = 114,773.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,401.87x = 283,452.65 × 114,773.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,401.87x = 32,532,838,130.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,532,838,130.44/205,401.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,386.28

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