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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,496.56, 283,579.92 and 114,853.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,496.56, 283,579.92 and 114,853.28 is: 158,494.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,496.56 : 283,579.92 = 114,853.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,496.56/283,579.92 = 114,853.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,496.56x = 283,579.92 × 114,853.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,496.56x = 32,570,083,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570,083,954.14/205,496.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,494.55

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