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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,478.03, 283,560.72 and 114,835.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,478.03, 283,560.72 and 114,835.52 is: 158,473.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,478.03 : 283,560.72 = 114,835.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,478.03/283,560.72 = 114,835.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,478.03x = 283,560.72 × 114,835.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,478.03x = 32,562,843,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562,843,011.04/205,478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,473.60

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