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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,476.04, 283,556.10 and 114,831.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,476.04, 283,556.10 and 114,831.96 is: 158,467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,476.04 : 283,556.10 = 114,831.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,476.04/283,556.10 = 114,831.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,476.04x = 283,556.10 × 114,831.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,476.04x = 32,561,302,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,302,732.96/205,476.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,467.64

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