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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,448.53, 283,519.56 and 114,807.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,448.53, 283,519.56 and 114,807.91 is: 158,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,448.53 : 283,519.56 = 114,807.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,448.53/283,519.56 = 114,807.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,448.53x = 283,519.56 × 114,807.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,448.53x = 32,550,288,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550,288,127.72/205,448.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,435.24

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