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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,439.25, 283,519.35 and 114,795.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,439.25, 283,519.35 and 114,795.48 is: 158,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,439.25 : 283,519.35 = 114,795.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,439.25/283,519.35 = 114,795.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,439.25x = 283,519.35 × 114,795.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,439.25x = 32,546,739,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546,739,872.54/205,439.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,425.13

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