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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,497.06, 283,580.61 and 114,853.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,497.06, 283,580.61 and 114,853.78 is: 158,495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,497.06 : 283,580.61 = 114,853.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,497.06/283,580.61 = 114,853.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,497.06x = 283,580.61 × 114,853.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,497.06x = 32,570,304,993.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,570,304,993.21/205,497.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,495.24

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