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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,477.12, 283,552.80 and 114,833.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,477.12, 283,552.80 and 114,833.48 is: 158,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,477.12 : 283,552.80 = 114,833.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,477.12/283,552.80 = 114,833.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,477.12x = 283,552.80 × 114,833.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,477.12x = 32,561,354,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,354,787.74/205,477.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,467.06

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