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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,493.64, 283,575.57 and 114,849.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,493.64, 283,575.57 and 114,849.96 is: 158,489.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,493.64 : 283,575.57 = 114,849.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,493.64/283,575.57 = 114,849.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,493.64x = 283,575.57 × 114,849.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,493.64x = 32,568,642,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568,642,871.48/205,493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,489.79

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