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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,448.36, 283,513.28 and 114,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,448.36, 283,513.28 and 114,805.06 is: 158,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,448.36 : 283,513.28 = 114,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,448.36/283,513.28 = 114,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,448.36x = 283,513.28 × 114,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,448.36x = 32,548,757,838.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,548,757,838.39/205,448.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,427.93

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