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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,445.96, 283,517.06 and 116,021.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,445.96, 283,517.06 and 116,021.96 is: 160,111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,445.96 : 283,517.06 = 116,021.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,445.96/283,517.06 = 116,021.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,445.96x = 283,517.06 × 116,021.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,445.96x = 32,894,204,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,894,204,994.64/205,445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,111.23

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