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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,472.19, 283,552.66 and 114,829.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,472.19, 283,552.66 and 114,829.67 is: 158,465.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,472.19 : 283,552.66 = 114,829.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,472.19/283,552.66 = 114,829.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,472.19x = 283,552.66 × 114,829.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,472.19x = 32,560,256,957.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,256,957.66/205,472.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,465.52

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