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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,487.14, 283,566.60 and 114,843.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,487.14, 283,566.60 and 114,843.46 is: 158,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,487.14 : 283,566.60 = 114,843.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,487.14/283,566.60 = 114,843.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,487.14x = 283,566.60 × 114,843.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,487.14x = 32,565,769,484.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,769,484.44/205,487.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,480.82

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