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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,476.05, 283,555.98 and 114,831.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,476.05, 283,555.98 and 114,831.97 is: 158,467.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,476.05 : 283,555.98 = 114,831.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,476.05/283,555.98 = 114,831.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,476.05x = 283,555.98 × 114,831.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,476.05x = 32,561,290,519.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,290,519.56/205,476.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,467.57

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