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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,488.39, 283,568.33 and 114,844.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,488.39, 283,568.33 and 114,844.71 is: 158,482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,488.39 : 283,568.33 = 114,844.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,488.39/283,568.33 = 114,844.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,488.39x = 283,568.33 × 114,844.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,488.39x = 32,566,322,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566,322,049.81/205,488.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,482.54

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