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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,471.13, 283,549.31 and 114,827.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,471.13, 283,549.31 and 114,827.05 is: 158,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,471.13 : 283,549.31 = 114,827.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,471.13/283,549.31 = 114,827.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,471.13x = 283,549.31 × 114,827.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,471.13x = 32,559,129,513.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,559,129,513.83/205,471.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,460.85

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