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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,478.07, 283,568.50 and 114,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,478.07, 283,568.50 and 114,834.04 is: 158,475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,478.07 : 283,568.50 = 114,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,478.07/283,568.50 = 114,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,478.07x = 283,568.50 × 114,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,478.07x = 32,563,314,703.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563,314,703.26/205,478.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,475.86

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