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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,486.14, 283,565.22 and 114,842.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,486.14, 283,565.22 and 114,842.46 is: 158,479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,486.14 : 283,565.22 = 114,842.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,486.14/283,565.22 = 114,842.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,486.14x = 283,565.22 × 114,842.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,486.14x = 32,565,327,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,327,435.24/205,486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,479.44

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