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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,527.74, 283,592.00 and 114,854.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,527.74, 283,592.00 and 114,854.72 is: 158,479.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,527.74 : 283,592.00 = 114,854.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,527.74/283,592.00 = 114,854.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,527.74x = 283,592.00 × 114,854.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,527.74x = 32,571,878,623.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571,878,623.42/205,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,479.24

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