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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,481.45, 283,563.44 and 114,837.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,481.45, 283,563.44 and 114,837.32 is: 158,474.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,481.45 : 283,563.44 = 114,837.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,481.45/283,563.44 = 114,837.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,481.45x = 283,563.44 × 114,837.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,481.45x = 32,563,665,634.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563,665,634.30/205,481.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,474.96

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