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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,443.29, 283,506.30 and 114,800.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,443.29, 283,506.30 and 114,800.00 is: 158,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,443.29 : 283,506.30 = 114,800.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,443.29/283,506.30 = 114,800.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,443.29x = 283,506.30 × 114,800.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,443.29x = 32,546,521,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,546,521,499.59/205,443.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,420.95

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