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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,447.10, 283,515.61 and 114,803.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,447.10, 283,515.61 and 114,803.29 is: 158,427.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,447.10 : 283,515.61 = 114,803.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,447.10/283,515.61 = 114,803.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,447.10x = 283,515.61 × 114,803.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,447.10x = 32,548,522,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,522,802.76/205,447.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,427.76

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