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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,448.10, 283,516.98 and 114,804.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,448.10, 283,516.98 and 114,804.29 is: 158,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,448.10 : 283,516.98 = 114,804.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,448.10/283,516.98 = 114,804.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,448.10x = 283,516.98 × 114,804.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,448.10x = 32,548,965,591.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,965,591.84/205,448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,429.14

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