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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,452.65, 283,519.20 and 114,809.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,452.65, 283,519.20 and 114,809.36 is: 158,433.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,452.65 : 283,519.20 = 114,809.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,452.65/283,519.20 = 114,809.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,452.65x = 283,519.20 × 114,809.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,452.65x = 32,550,657,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,550,657,899.71/205,452.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,433.87

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