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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,418.51, 283,475.59 and 114,790.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,418.51, 283,475.59 and 114,790.08 is: 158,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,418.51 : 283,475.59 = 114,790.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,418.51/283,475.59 = 114,790.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,418.51x = 283,475.59 × 114,790.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,418.51x = 32,540,185,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,540,185,367.17/205,418.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,409.22

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