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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,463.17, 283,539.56 and 114,819.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,463.17, 283,539.56 and 114,819.14 is: 158,450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,463.17 : 283,539.56 = 114,819.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,463.17/283,539.56 = 114,819.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,463.17x = 283,539.56 × 114,819.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,463.17x = 32,555,767,620.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555,767,620.88/205,463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,450.62

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