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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,476.12, 283,551.42 and 114,832.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,476.12, 283,551.42 and 114,832.48 is: 158,465.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,476.12 : 283,551.42 = 114,832.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,476.12/283,551.42 = 114,832.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,476.12x = 283,551.42 × 114,832.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,476.12x = 32,560,912,766.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,912,766.12/205,476.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,465.68

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