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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,437.75, 283,517.28 and 114,793.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,437.75, 283,517.28 and 114,793.98 is: 158,423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,437.75 : 283,517.28 = 114,793.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,437.75/283,517.28 = 114,793.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,437.75x = 283,517.28 × 114,793.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,437.75x = 32,546,076,969.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546,076,969.97/205,437.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,423.06

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