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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,476.56, 283,556.67 and 114,832.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,476.56, 283,556.67 and 114,832.47 is: 158,468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,476.56 : 283,556.67 = 114,832.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,476.56/283,556.67 = 114,832.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,476.56x = 283,556.67 × 114,832.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,476.56x = 32,561,511,383.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,511,383.29/205,476.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,468.26

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