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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,452.72, 283,524.17 and 114,808.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,452.72, 283,524.17 and 114,808.77 is: 158,435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,452.72 : 283,524.17 = 114,808.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,452.72/283,524.17 = 114,808.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,452.72x = 283,524.17 × 114,808.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,452.72x = 32,551,060,648.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551,060,648.93/205,452.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,435.77

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