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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,487.46, 283,571.69 and 114,843.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,487.46, 283,571.69 and 114,843.33 is: 158,483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,487.46 : 283,571.69 = 114,843.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,487.46/283,571.69 = 114,843.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,487.46x = 283,571.69 × 114,843.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,487.46x = 32,566,316,599.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566,316,599.11/205,487.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,483.23

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