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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,488.46, 283,573.06 and 114,844.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,488.46, 283,573.06 and 114,844.33 is: 158,484.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,488.46 : 283,573.06 = 114,844.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,488.46/283,573.06 = 114,844.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,488.46x = 283,573.06 × 114,844.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,488.46x = 32,566,758,081.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,566,758,081.75/205,488.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,484.61

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