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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,447.53, 283,518.18 and 114,806.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,447.53, 283,518.18 and 114,806.91 is: 158,433.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,447.53 : 283,518.18 = 114,806.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,447.53/283,518.18 = 114,806.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,447.53x = 283,518.18 × 114,806.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,447.53x = 32,549,846,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549,846,174.62/205,447.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,433.86

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