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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,450.65, 283,516.44 and 114,807.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,450.65, 283,516.44 and 114,807.36 is: 158,431.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,450.65 : 283,516.44 = 114,807.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,450.65/283,516.44 = 114,807.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,450.65x = 283,516.44 × 114,807.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,450.65x = 32,549,773,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,549,773,993.00/205,450.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,431.11

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