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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,516.91, 283,626.60 and 114,876.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,516.91, 283,626.60 and 114,876.70 is: 158,537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,516.91 : 283,626.60 = 114,876.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,516.91/283,626.60 = 114,876.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,516.91x = 283,626.60 × 114,876.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,516.91x = 32,582,086,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,582,086,700.37/205,516.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,537.25

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