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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,487.69, 283,567.23 and 114,843.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,487.69, 283,567.23 and 114,843.96 is: 158,481.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,487.69 : 283,567.23 = 114,843.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,487.69/283,567.23 = 114,843.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,487.69x = 283,567.23 × 114,843.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,487.69x = 32,565,983,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,983,619.43/205,487.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,481.44

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