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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,424.58, 283,480.62 and 114,781.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,424.58, 283,480.62 and 114,781.29 is: 158,395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,424.58 : 283,480.62 = 114,781.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,424.58/283,480.62 = 114,781.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,424.58x = 283,480.62 × 114,781.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,424.58x = 32,538,271,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,538,271,253.60/205,424.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,395.22

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