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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,449.28, 283,514.54 and 114,805.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,449.28, 283,514.54 and 114,805.98 is: 158,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,449.28 : 283,514.54 = 114,805.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,449.28/283,514.54 = 114,805.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,449.28x = 283,514.54 × 114,805.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,449.28x = 32,549,164,608.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549,164,608.95/205,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,429.20

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