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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,493.14, 283,574.88 and 114,849.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,493.14, 283,574.88 and 114,849.46 is: 158,489.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,493.14 : 283,574.88 = 114,849.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,493.14/283,574.88 = 114,849.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,493.14x = 283,574.88 × 114,849.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,493.14x = 32,568,421,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568,421,837.56/205,493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,489.10

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