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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,432.77, 283,498.62 and 114,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,432.77, 283,498.62 and 114,792.56 is: 158,414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,432.77 : 283,498.62 = 114,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,432.77/283,498.62 = 114,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,432.77x = 283,498.62 × 114,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,432.77x = 32,543,531,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,543,531,561.42/205,432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,414.51

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