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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,479.04, 283,560.15 and 114,834.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,479.04, 283,560.15 and 114,834.94 is: 158,471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,479.04 : 283,560.15 = 114,834.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,479.04/283,560.15 = 114,834.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,479.04x = 283,560.15 × 114,834.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,479.04x = 32,562,612,811.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,562,612,811.64/205,479.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,471.70

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