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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,528.16, 283,632.36 and 114,885.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,528.16, 283,632.36 and 114,885.92 is: 158,544.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,528.16 : 283,632.36 = 114,885.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,528.16/283,632.36 = 114,885.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,528.16x = 283,632.36 × 114,885.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,528.16x = 32,585,364,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,585,364,620.37/205,528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,544.53

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