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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,459.73, 283,533.75 and 114,815.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,459.73, 283,533.75 and 114,815.68 is: 158,445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,459.73 : 283,533.75 = 114,815.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,459.73/283,533.75 = 114,815.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,459.73x = 283,533.75 × 114,815.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,459.73x = 32,554,120,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,554,120,309.20/205,459.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,445.26

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