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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,478.32, 283,568.84 and 114,834.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,478.32, 283,568.84 and 114,834.29 is: 158,476.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,478.32 : 283,568.84 = 114,834.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,478.32/283,568.84 = 114,834.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,478.32x = 283,568.84 × 114,834.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,478.32x = 32,563,425,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563,425,276.77/205,478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,476.21

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