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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,497.17, 283,574.71 and 114,835.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,497.17, 283,574.71 and 114,835.09 is: 158,466.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,497.17 : 283,574.71 = 114,835.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,497.17/283,574.71 = 114,835.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,497.17x = 283,574.71 × 114,835.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,497.17x = 32,564,327,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,564,327,344.57/205,497.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,466.06

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