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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,477.31, 283,557.76 and 114,833.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,477.31, 283,557.76 and 114,833.19 is: 158,469.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,477.31 : 283,557.76 = 114,833.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,477.31/283,557.76 = 114,833.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,477.31x = 283,557.76 × 114,833.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,477.31x = 32,561,843,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,843,552.25/205,477.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,469.29

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